# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 21 — Maryland Food Center Authority

### Chapter 02 — Public Information Requests

#### Regulation .06 Review of Denial.

*COMAR 14.21.02.06*

A. If the written request is denied by the custodian, the applicant may, within 30 days after receipt of denial, request an administrative hearing on the denial.

B. If a hearing is requested by the applicant the hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the Executive Director. After the hearing the hearing officer shall prepare a recommended decision which shall be submitted to the Executive Director.

C. If the administrative hearing results in a total or partial denial of the written request, the applicant may file an appropriate action in the circuit court under State Government Article, §10-623, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. The applicant may file an action for judicial enforcement under State Government Article, §10-623, without exhausting the administrative remedy of §A of this regulation.