PDFWAC 479-02-110
Denial of request.
Whenever the record requested clearly falls within the statutory exemptions of chapter 42.56 RCW, or when the exempt status of the record is unclear:
(1) The public records officer will consult with the assistant attorney general to determine if a requested public record is exempt; and
(2) Any denial of a request based upon an exemption will be made by a written statement to the requestor together with specific explanation of the reasons for and how to request a review of the exemption.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 07-18-050, § 479-02-110, filed 8/30/07, effective 9/30/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 47.26 and 47.66 RCW. WSR 99-24-038, § 479-02-110, filed 11/23/99, effective 12/24/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. WSR 95-04-072, § 479-02-110, filed 1/30/95, effective 3/2/95; WSR 91-13-056, § 479-02-110, filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91.]