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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.21.02.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="02" heading="Disclosure Against Public Interest.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If, in the opinion of the Executive Director, disclosure of any public record which is otherwise required to be disclosed under the Public Information Act will do substantial injury to the public interest, the Executive Director may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Temporarily deny the request in writing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Apply within 10 working days of the denial to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting the Executive Director to continue to deny or restrict disclosure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Notice of the application filed with the circuit court shall be served upon the applicant in the same manner provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules of Procedure.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>