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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 16.03.03.08" title_num="16" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="03" heading="Review of Denial.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Right to Review. Except for a temporary denial under State Government Article, §10-619, Annotated Code of Maryland, if a written request is denied by the custodian, the applicant may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Within 30 days after receiving notice of the denial, request an administrative hearing under State Government Article, §10-622, Annotated Code of Maryland; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>File an action in circuit court under State Government Article, §10-623, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Conduct of Administrative Hearing. If the applicant requests an administrative hearing, the hearing shall be conducted as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 16.02.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Judicial Review. If the hearing results in a total or partial denial of the written request, the applicant may file an action in the circuit court under State Government Article, §10-623, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>