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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 14.36.03.04" title_num="14" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="03" heading="Disruptive Conduct.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual attending an open session may not engage in any conduct, including but not limited to visual demonstrations such as the display of placards, signs, or banners, that disrupts the session or interferes with the right of members of the public to attend and observe the session.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Authority of the chair of the Governing Board.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The chair of the Governing Board may order an individual who violates §A of this regulation, or who violates any other regulation or resolution concerning the conduct of the open session, to be removed from the session, and may request police assistance to restore order.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The chair of the Governing Board may recess the session while order is restored.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An individual who is asked to leave the session in accordance with these regulations and who refuses to do so may be subject to arrest as provided by law.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>