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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 14.28.01.05" title_num="14" subtitle_num="28" chapter_num="01" heading="Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Open Sessions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may record discussions of the Authority at an open session by means of a tape recorder or other recording device if the device does not create noise that disturbs members of the Authority or others attending the sessions.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may photograph or videotape the proceedings of the Authority at an open session if the camera:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the Authority or others attending the session; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Does not create noise that disturbs members of the Authority or others attending the session.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of the Authority at an open session if the equipment used:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the Authority or others attending the session; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Does not create noise that disturbs members of the Authority or others attending the session.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The presiding officer may restrict the movement of an individual who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment if the presiding officer considers this restriction necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>