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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 30.01.04.04" title_num="30" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Necessity for Written Request.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The custodian may require a person or government unit that wishes to inspect or copy a public record to submit a written request to the custodian. Otherwise, the custodian shall make public records available for inspection or copying.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The custodian shall require a written request if the custodian reasonably believes that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Public Information Act or any other law may prevent the disclosure of the record to the applicant; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A written request will materially assist MIEMSS in responding to the request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>