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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 14.37.04.01" title_num="14" subtitle_num="37" chapter_num="04" heading="Ombudsman’s Review of Disputed Public Records.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Any privilege held by the custodian; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any assertion of confidentiality under the Act.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>