# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 02 — State Public Information Act Compliance Board

### Chapter 03 — Complaint Process — Custodians

#### Regulation .01 Filing a Complaint.

*COMAR 14.02.03.01*

A. A custodian may file a complaint with the Board within 30 days after receiving a Final Determination from the Ombudsman that a 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 custodian.

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

  (1) Identify the applicant that is the subject of the complaint;

  (2) Describe the action of the applicant, the date of the action, and the circumstance of the action, including:

    (a) The number and scope of the applicant’s past requests, if any;

    (b) The custodian’s responses to past requests, if any; and

    (c) Efforts to cooperate with the applicant; and

  (3) Explain why, in the custodian’s opinion, the applicant’s request or pattern of requests is frivolous, vexatious, or in bad faith.

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