Maryland § 4-503

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-503.

    (a)    Each governmental unit that maintains public records shall:

        (1)    identify a representative who a member of the public should contact to request a public record from the governmental unit;

        (2)    maintain contact information for the governmental unit’s representative that includes:

            (i)    the representative’s name;

            (ii)    the representative’s business address;

            (iii)    the representative’s business phone number;

            (iv)    the representative’s business electronic mail address; and

            (v)    the Internet address of the governmental unit;

        (3)    (i)    post the contact information maintained under item (2) of this subsection in a user–friendly format on the website of the governmental unit; or

            (ii)    if the governmental unit does not have a website, keep the contact information maintained under item (2) of this subsection at a place easily accessible by the public;

        (4)    annually update the contact information maintained under item (2) of this subsection; and

        (5)    annually submit the contact information maintained under item (2) of this subsection to the Office of the Attorney General.

    (b)    The Office of the Attorney General shall:

        (1)    post the contact information submitted under subsection (a)(5) of this section in a user–friendly format on the website of the Office of the Attorney General; and

        (2)    include the contact information submitted under subsection (a)(5) of this section in any Public Information Act manual published by the Office of the Attorney General.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-503

What does Maryland Code § 4-503 cover?

Section 4-503 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 4-503?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-503" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 4-503 apply to my situation?

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