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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 30.01.04.02" title_num="30" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Applicant” means a person requesting disclosure of public records.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Custodian” means an authorized individual employed by MIEMSS having physical custody and control of public records of MIEMSS.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Official Custodian.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Official Custodian” means the individual in MIEMSS authorized by the Executive Director to be responsible for the maintenance, care, and keeping of MIEMSS' public records, regardless whether these records are in the official custodian's actual personal custody and control.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Official custodian” in the absence of an appointment means the Executive Director.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Person in interest” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Public Information Act” means General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Public record” has the meaning defined in General Provisions Article, §4-101(h), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Working day” means a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a State holiday.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Written documents” means all books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings, computerized records, and other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>