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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 14.40.02.09" title_num="14" subtitle_num="40" chapter_num="02" heading="Response to Request.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If the custodian decides to grant a request for inspection, the custodian shall produce the public record for inspection, without unreasonable delay, as follows:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Immediately for records designated by the Center for inspection, as set forth in §B of this regulation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If additional time is needed to retrieve the public record and conduct any necessary review, within a reasonable time period, not to exceed 30 days after the date of the request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The custodian shall designate the following public records for immediate inspection:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Minutes of the Subcabinet;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Minutes of the Advisory Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Bylaws of the Subcabinet; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Bylaws of the Advisory Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the custodian decides to deny a request for inspection, the custodian shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Do so within 30 days of receipt of the request; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Immediately notify the applicant of the denial.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If a request is denied, the custodian shall provide the applicant, at the time of the denial or within 10 working days, a written statement setting forth:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The reason for the denial;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The legal authority for the denial; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Notice of the remedies available for review of the denial.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If a requested public record is not in the custody or control of the custodian to whom application is made, the custodian shall, within 10 working days after receipt of the request, notify the applicant:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>That the custodian does not have custody or control of the requested public record; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the custodian knows, of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The name of the custodian of the public record; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The location or possible location of the public record.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>With the consent of the applicant, any time limit imposed by §§A—C of this regulation may be extended for an additional period of up to 30 days.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>