WSR 07-11-109
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
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Filed May 18, 2007,
10:39 a.m.
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINIONWASHINGTON ATTORNEY GENERAL
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agencies, state legislators, and county prosecuting attorneys.
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The attorney general's office seeks public input on the
following opinion request(s):
| Request by |
Honorable Mike Kreidler |
|
Washington State Insurance Commissioner |
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Opinion Docket No. 07-05-01 |
1. Is the confidentiality and privilege created by RCW 48.02.065 (1) and (6) mandatory, or may the Office of
Insurance Commissioner (OIC), in its discretion, release
working papers, documents, materials, or information produced
by, obtained by, or disclosed to the OIC in the course of a
financial or market conduct examination, in response to a
public disclosure request under RCW 42.56, or in response to a
subpoena directed to the OIC? 2. Does the confidentiality and privilege created by RCW 48.02.065 (1) and (6) apply to working papers, documents,
materials, or information produced by, obtained by, or
disclosed in the course of a financial or market conduct
examination to a consultant or contractor acting under the
direction of the OIC?
3. Do working papers, documents, materials or information
produced by, obtained by, or disclosed to the OIC in the
course of a financial or market conduct examination remain
confidential and privileged pursuant to RCW 48.02.065 (1) and
(6) even if a financial or market conduct examination report
is never issued?
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