.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Act” means the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Applicant” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “Custodian” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with COMAR 28.02.01.04D.

(6) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(7) “Person in interest” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(g), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(8) “Public record” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(j), Annotated Code of Maryland.