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Regulation .04 Form of Request.

Regulation .04 Form of Request.Copy Citation

A.
Inspections.
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the custodian shall generally make public records available for inspection by an applicant without demanding a written request.
(2)
The custodian shall require a written request if the custodian reasonably believes that the Act or any other law may prevent the disclosure of the record to the applicant or that a written request will materially assist the Department in responding to the request.
(3)
The custodian of record shall not disclose sociological information to a requester, except the custodian may permit inspection:
(a)
By an individual named in the record;
(b)
By the attorney of record of an individual named in the record;
(c)
By the insurance company of record of an individual named in the record;
(d)
By public employees in performance of their public duties;
(e)
When required by a duly issued subpoena;
(f)
When the Secretary determines that disclosure is in the public’s best interest; or
(g)
When otherwise required by law.
B.
Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of any public record, the custodian may require a written request by the applicant.
C.
If a written request is required, the applicant may use Form D-RM-005, “Request for Public Records”, or submit a request letter. The request letter shall contain the name and address of the applicant and a brief description of the record sought, and shall be signed by the applicant.
D.
Applicants may obtain Form D-RM-005 or may request public records by writing, visiting, or calling any Office of the Department of Transportation, or by contacting the appropriate official custodian as listed below:
(1)
Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 548, Hanover, Maryland 21076-0548;
(2)
Deputy Executive Director, Maryland Port Administration, The World Trade Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3041;
(3)
Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1614;
(4)
Administrator, Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062-0001;
(5)
Administrator, Maryland Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 8766, Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Maryland 21240-0766;
(6)
Administrator, State Highway Administration, 707 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-0717;
(7)
Executive Director, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Suite 150, Baltimore, Maryland 21224-6639.