# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 37 — Office of the Public Ombudsman

### Chapter 04 — Disputed Public Records

#### Regulation .01 Ombudsman’s Review of Disputed Public Records.

*COMAR 14.37.04.01*

A. When the dispute involves a custodian’s application of an exemption to a public record or part of a public record, the Ombudsman may request the custodian to submit the disputed public record or part of a public record to the Ombudsman for review.

B. A custodian may not be compelled to disclose to the Ombudsman a public record or part of a public record in the custodian’s custody.

C. A custodian’s voluntary submission of a public record or part of a public record for review under this chapter may not be construed as a waiver of:

  (1) Any privilege held by the custodian; or

  (2) Any assertion of confidentiality under the Act.