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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 31.02.05.07" title_num="31" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="05" heading="Disclosure Against Public Interest.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The official custodian may temporarily deny the request in writing, if the official custodian believes the inspection of the public record would cause substantial injury to the public interest.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Within 10 working days of the denial, the official custodian shall petition the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial or restriction of access.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Notice of the application filed with the circuit court shall be served on the applicant as provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules of Procedure.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>