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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 28.01.04.06" title_num="28" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Necessity for Written Request.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Inspection.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the custodian shall make public records of the Office available for inspection by an applicant without demanding a written request.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The custodian shall require a written request if the custodian reasonably believes that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Act or any other law may prohibit the disclosure of the public record to the applicant; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A written request will materially assist the Office in responding.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Copies. If the applicant requests a copy of any public record of the Office, the custodian may require a written request.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>