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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 24.01.01.06" title_num="24" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="01" heading="Response to Written Request.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If a requested public record is not in the custody or control of the person to whom written request is made, that person shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notify the requester within 10 working days of the receipt of the request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Relate to the requester the identity or the location of the custodian, if known; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Forward the request to the known custodian.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the custodian decides to grant a written request, the custodian shall produce the record for inspection within 30 days from the date the custodian receives the written request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the custodian decides to deny a written request, the custodian shall do so within 30 days from the date the custodian receives the written request. Upon deciding to deny the request, the custodian shall notify the requester of the denial. Within 10 working days of the denial, the custodian shall transmit to the requester a written statement that sets forth the reasons and legal authority for the denial and contains a notice of the remedies for review of the denial.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>With the consent of the requester, a time limit imposed by §§A—C of this regulation may be extended for an additional period not to exceed 30 days.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>