The public records officer and his or her designees have the power to deny a request for public records. Denials must include:
• The reason for the denial.
• A statement of any exemption that authorizes the denial of the record.
• A brief explanation of how the exemption applies to the withheld record.
• The signature of the public records officer or their designee.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
42.17.260(1),
42.17.320, and 2005 c 483. WSR 05-13-151, § 296-06-130, filed 6/21/05, effective 7/22/05. Statutory Authority: RCW
51.04.020(4) and
51.04.030. WSR 90-07-004, § 296-06-130, filed 3/9/90, effective 4/9/90; Order 76-27, § 296-06-130, filed 9/28/76; Order 73-12, § 296-06-130, filed 7/31/73.]