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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » General Provisions » Title 4 - Public Information Act » Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions

Section 4-102 – Limitation on Records

    The State, a political subdivision, or a unit of the State or of a political subdivision may keep only the information about a person that:         (1)    is needed by the State, the political subdivision, or the unit to accomplish a governmental purpose that is authorized or required to be accomplished under:             (i)    a statute or any other […]

Section 4-103 – General Right to Information

    (a)    All persons are entitled to have access to information about the affairs of government and the official acts of public officials and employees.     (b)    To carry out the right set forth in subsection (a) of this section, unless an unwarranted invasion of the privacy of a person in interest would result, this title shall be construed […]

Section 4-104 – Proactive Disclosure of Public Records Available for Inspection — Policy Adopted

    ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 658 OF 2021**     (a)    Each official custodian shall adopt a policy of proactive disclosure of public records that are available for inspection under this title.     (b)    The policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section may:         (1)    vary as appropriate to the type of public record and to reflect the […]