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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 11.12.05.05" title_num="11" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="05" heading="Access to Records When Compelling Public Purpose Demonstrated.">
  <text>If the custodian finds that a compelling purpose has been demonstrated and allows inspection of records other than those permitted by General Provisions Article, §4-333(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, the custodian may only permit inspection of the following:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If the applicant demonstrates a compelling public purpose under Regulation .04A, D, or E, the custodian may disclose records of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The number, nature, and administrative status of complaints filed with the Administration against the person in interest;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The number, nature, and status of claims filed with the surety against the person in interest; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Reports of investigations and the results of those investigations pertaining to the complaints or claims disclosed under §A(1) or (2), of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the applicant demonstrates a compelling public purpose under Regulation .04C, the custodian may disclose only those records regarding information which pertains to the complaint filed by the applicant;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the applicant demonstrates a compelling public purpose under Regulation .04B, the custodian shall permit inspection pursuant to Transportation Article, §12-111(b)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>