On october 1, 2015, amendments to the maryland public information act pia went into effect. October 2015 a resource for both government officials seeking to meet their responsibilities under the act and members of the press and public seeking access to information. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 41,000 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 377,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of fearless ideas. October 2015 public information act representatives and points of contact compliance board public access ombudsman new pia provisions.
Definitions a in general in this part iii of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. Drm has also compiled various websites where more helpful information can be found. The pia is similar to the freedom of information act foia, 5 u. A blanket statement by an applicant that its entire. July 12, 2011 ruling that medical records of nonparties are not discoverable. Restricts phosphorous amounts in lawn fertilizer with certain exceptions. The maryland public information act requires a response to this request within 30 days. Howard county government asks that all pia request be submitted in writing, either via letter or email. In addition, this document outlines the countys policy for keeping information users provide secure. Be it enacted by the general assembly of maryland, that the laws of maryland read as follows. The pia covers public agencies and officials in maryland and includes all branches of state government legislative, judicial, and. Maryland public information act manual maryland state retirement. Papenfuse state archives building, 350 rowe blvd, annapolis, md 21401 410 2606400 18002354045 toll free.
The updated version of the maryland public information act manual now reads. When is personal information protected from public disclosure. The university of maryland, college park is the states flagship university and one of the nations preeminent public research universities. Marylands public information act pia, title 4 of the general provisions. Confidential information supplied shall be revealed in the course of the necessary administration of this application. This is a request under the maryland public information act, title 4 of the general provisions of the maryland code. Maryland public information act requests baltimore city. The manual is available to the public online, and provides meaningful. According to the maryland public information act manual, it is not clear what, if any, entities it encompasses. Information about the maryland public information act, which is codified at md. This update october 2011 reflects the change that took effect on oct. The maryland public information act manual, 12th ed. Freeman information executive director license commission 110 first street baltimore, maryland 21200 dear mr.
Mde pia faqs maryland department of the environment. A handbook for maryland families and professionals 12th edition 2017 a. Definitions a in general in this part iii of this subtitle the following words have the meaning s indicated. The marylands public information act pia grants people the right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens. Pdf this public report issued january 31, 2007, makes the case that. The am endment allowe d a custodian of rec ords to deny i nspection. Requesting information per the maryland public information act mpia. Fayette street baltimore, maryland 21202 410 3964428 maryland public information act.
Enacted in 1970, maryland s public information act pia, grants the public a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens. Maryland foundation for open government attorneys and law firms. Archives of maryland, session laws 1600s 1700s 1800s 1900s 2000s this web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. The maryland public information act mpia ensures that citizens have access to information about the affairs of government and the official acts of public officials and employees. Executive director and custodian of records maryland board of nursing 4140 patterson avenue baltimore, maryland 21215 410 5851923 telephone boardofnursing. Twelve exceptions to the no disclosure without consent rule.
Marylands public information act pia gives the public the right to access government records without unnecessary cost and delay. Scope and agency responsibilities maryland attorney. The office of public information guarantees that residents, employees, and the public atlarge, are kept accurately informed of county government services, activities and programs in a timely, effective and efficient manner the office facilitates public access to information and heightens awareness of government services by operating as a fullservice. Maryland public information act requests the pia is found in sections 4101 through 4601 of the general provisions article of the code of maryland. Changes in maryland law regarding parental consent in the iep process. This law aims to reduce the amount of nutrients washing into the chesapeake bay by restricting the amounts of phosphorous and nitrogen applied and limiting the application timeframes. As of october 2011, the bdc had issued 10 tifs in baltimore. The mpia provides that a custodian of a record shall allow a person to inspect any public record at any reasonable time. There are currently no experienced public records law attorneys that we know of.
Generals maryland public information act manual 12th ed. Access to government records under the maryland public. If access to the records i am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when i might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records. If you prefer to make a written request, complete the maryland public information act request form. In 2011, the general assembly addressed this question in. Maryland governor omalley signed the fertilizer use act of 2011 on may 19, 2011. General right to information a general right to information. Public information act requests comptroller of maryland. To request information under the marylands public information act, contact. The pia applies to all three branches of maryland state government as well as local government entities. Maryland public information act manual maryland attorney general.
Exceptions based on other sources of law under gp 43011, inspection is to be denied where by law, the public record is privileged or confidential. Public information request rockville, md official website. For a complete discussion of the circumstances under which a personal record, including one that may contain personal information, may or must be withheld from disclosure, please refer to the mpia and the maryland office of the attorney generals maryland public information act manual 12th ed. Your request should sufficiently identify the records that you are seeking including a clearly identified subject matter, specific dates or ranges of dates of documents requested, and names or titles of individuals that may have documents responsive to your request, if known. Annotated code of maryland 2009 replacement volume and 2011 supplement by adding to article health occupations section 7316a32 annotated code of maryland 2009 replacement volume and 2011 supplement section 1.
Freedom of information act united states wikipedia. Public information act coordinator, office of communications. Marylands public information act pia grants the people of this state a broad right of. Public information request the university of maryland. See appendix e of the manual for a copy of the law. The office of governor larry hogan governor of maryland. If you wish to request public information from the maryland board of nursing, you must submit a. The baltimore development corporation bdc is a nonprofit corporation and publicprivate. Whether the disclosure of information that is readily accessible to the public constitutes a. All persons are entitled to have access to information about the affairs of government and the official acts of public officials and employees. A nonprofit entity incorporated under the states general corporation law may also be considered a unit or instrumentality of a political subdivision for purposes of the pia, if there is. The pia is found in the general provisions title 4. Enacted in 1970, marylands public information act pia, grants the public a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens.
The term was in the original enactment of the public information act but was not defined. The pia covers public agencies and officials in maryland and includes all branches of. To submit or update an agencys records custodian informationeffective october 1. The 2011 law also provided that, if a public record exists in a searchable and analyzable electronic format, the act of a custodian providing a portion of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format does not constitute creating a new public record. Marylands public information act pia grants the people of this state a broad. Marylands public information act pia, enacted in 1970, grants the public a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens.
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