# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 04 — Inspection and Copying of Public Records

### Chapter 01 — In General

#### Regulation .09 Review of Denial.

*COMAR 33.04.01.09*

A. Right to Review. Except for a temporary denial under General Provisions Article, §4-358, Annotated Code of Maryland, if a written request is denied by the custodian, the applicant may:

  (1) Within 30 days after receiving notice of the denial, request an administrative hearing under General Provisions Article, §4-1B-04, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

  (2) File an action in circuit court under General Provisions Article, §4-362, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Conduct of Administrative Hearing. If the applicant requests an administrative hearing, the board shall:

  (1) Provide the hearing promptly; and

  (2) Conduct the hearing as provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 33.04.02.