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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 25.01.04.04" title_num="25" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Written Application.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Inspections.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except as provided in §A(2), the custodian shall make available for inspection, without a written application, any record that clearly is required to be disclosed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The custodian may require a written application if the custodian reasonably believes that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A written application will materially assist the Office in responding to the request;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Act or any other law may prohibit disclosure of the record; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The Act may authorize non-disclosure.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of any public record, the custodian may require a written application.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Contents of Application. A written application shall contain the applicant's name, address, and a brief description of the record sought.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>