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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.01.14.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="14" heading="Disruptive Conduct.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Prohibition. An individual attending an open session of a public body may not engage in any conduct, including a visual demonstration such as the waving of a placard, sign, or banner, that disrupts the session or that interferes with the right of a member of the public to attend and observe the session.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Action to Restore Order. The presiding officer may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Order an individual who engages in conduct prohibited by §A of this regulation, or who violates any other regulation concerning the conduct of an open session, to be removed from the session;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Request police assistance to restore order; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Recess the session while order is restored.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>