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. The PIA covers public agencies and officials in Maryland and includes all branches of state government (legislative, judicial, and executive). The PIA is similar in purpose to the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Who can submit a PIA request?
Anyone – citizens, corporations, associations, public interest groups, private individuals, universities and members of the media — can submit PIA requests. To submit a request, contact the PIA Representative for further details.

Who is the PIA Representative?
Per   Aisha Memon, Office of General Counsel
Mailing Address: 10400 Detrick Avenue,
Kensington, MD 20895
Attention: Office of the General Counsel
Phone:  (240) 627-9740
Email:   [email protected]

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