Md. Code Regs. 09.01.11.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 09.01.11.05 - Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Open Sessions

A. During a public session, a member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record discussions of the unit using a recording device, if the device:

(1) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of the unit or any other individuals attending the session;

(2) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Is operated openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

B. During a public session, a member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may photograph or video record the proceedings of the unit by means of any type of camera or other recording device, if the device:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the unit or other individuals attending the open session;

(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of the unit or any individuals attending the session;

(3) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(4) Is operated openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

C. A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of the open session of the unit if the equipment used:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the unit or other individuals attending the open session;

(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of the unit or any individuals attending the session;

(3) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(4) Is operated openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

D. The presiding officer may announce the recording of the proceedings.

E. The presiding officer may restrict movement of a person who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or television equipment if such restriction is necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the open session.

F. The presiding officer of the unit may require that an individual who intends to record, photograph, broadcast, televise, or otherwise transmit an open session let the unit know in advance of the beginning of the session.

Md. Code Regs. 09.01.11.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 45:19 Md. R. 865, eff. 9/24/2018