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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 14.36.01.14" title_num="14" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="01" heading="Disclosure Against Public Interest.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Denial Pending Court Order.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If, in the opinion of the custodian, disclosure of a public record of the Center otherwise subject to disclosure under the Act would do substantial injury to the public interest, the custodian may temporarily deny the request to obtain a court order allowing nondisclosure.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A temporary denial shall be in writing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Circuit Court Review.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Within 10 working days after the denial, the custodian shall apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial or restriction of access.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Notice of the custodian’s complaint, on behalf of the Center, shall be served on the applicant in the manner provided for service of process under the Maryland Rules.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>