Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) Request Form

Montgomery County Executive Regulation 27-01AM under the MPIA allows requesters to review and/or receive copies of documents maintained by the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP). MPIA allows a requester to inspect existing records in its available format and does not require the department to create customized records. OCP will fulfill information requests within a thirty (30) day response period. Most requests are processed within five (5) working days.

Requests to review records will be scheduled by appointment only. OCP will contact requesters to schedule an appointment. Requests for copies of records may be charged an hourly fee for any preparation time past the first two hours. The OCP will contact you about any fee prior to its imposition. Additionally, there will be a charge of $.15 per page (if over 6 pages) if you choose to obtain the materials in paper form. OCP will contact the requester when the materials are available for delivery. All preparation fees must be paid (by cash or check) prior to documents being provided.