# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 02 — State Public Information Act Compliance Board

### Chapter 02 — Complaint Process — Applicants

#### Regulation .01 Filing a Complaint.

*COMAR 14.02.02.01*

A. An applicant or the applicant’s designated representative may file a complaint with the Board within 30 days after receiving a Final Determination from the Ombudsman that a specific dispute has not been resolved.

B. The complaint shall:

  (1) Pertain only to the dispute described in the Final Determination;

  (2) Be submitted in writing; and

  (3) Be signed by the applicant.

C. The substance of the complaint shall, at minimum:

  (1) Identify the custodian that is the subject of the complaint; and

  (2) Describe the action of the custodian, the date of the action, and the circumstances of the action.

D. A complaint may be filed by email or regular mail.