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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 16.03.07.05" title_num="16" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="07" heading="Recording, Photographing, or Broadcasting.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Authorized Generally. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record, photograph, videotape, broadcast, or televise the proceedings of an open session by means of a tape recorder, camera, or other device or equipment, if the device or equipment:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs board members or other individuals attending the session;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs board members or other individuals attending the session; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Does not otherwise:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Disrupt the session; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Interfere with the public's right to attend and observe the session.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Restricted Movement.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session, the presiding officer may restrict the movement of the person who is using a recording device, a camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the person refuses to comply or otherwise persists in conduct prohibited by this regulation or any other regulation concerning the conduct of the open session, the presiding officer may take action as authorized in Regulation .04B of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>