(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for a review of such decision by tendering a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer which constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) Immediately after receiving a written request for review of a decision denying a public record, the public records officer shall refer it to the director, who shall consider the matter in a timely manner. The request shall be returned with a final decision, within two business days following the original denial.

(3) Administrative remedies shall not be considered exhausted until the office has returned the petition with a decision or until the close of the second business day following denial, whichever occurs first.