# WAC 222-08-080: WAC 222-08-080. Protection of public records

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_080

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 222-08-080
- **Heading:** WAC 222-08-080. Protection of public records
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 222 / Chapter 222-08 / Section 222-08-080

## Text

(1) No person shall knowingly alter, deface, or destroy public records of the board, except as allowed by law.
(2) Original public records or portions thereof shall not be removed from the premises by the public, except board members may retain their individual notes.
(3) Records furnished for inspection shall be returned in their original condition and in the same sequence or organization as when furnished.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 222-08-010 WAC 222-08-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_010.md)
- [WAC 222-08-025 WAC 222-08-025. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_025.md)
- [WAC 222-08-032 WAC 222-08-032. Function, organization, and office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_032.md)
- [WAC 222-08-040 WAC 222-08-040. Operations and procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_040.md)
- [WAC 222-08-050 WAC 222-08-050. Public records—Availability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_050.md)
- [WAC 222-08-060 WAC 222-08-060. Public records officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_060.md)
- [WAC 222-08-070 WAC 222-08-070. Public records index](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_070.md)
- [WAC 222-08-080 WAC 222-08-080. Protection of public records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_080.md)
- [WAC 222-08-090 WAC 222-08-090. Disclosure of public records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_090.md)
- [WAC 222-08-100 WAC 222-08-100. Petitions for adoption, repeal or amendment of a rule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_100.md)
- [WAC 222-08-120 WAC 222-08-120. Inapplicability of model rules adopted by the chief administrative law judge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_120.md)
- [WAC 222-08-130 WAC 222-08-130. Ethics standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_130.md)
- [WAC 222-08-141 WAC 222-08-141. Orientation and training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_141.md)
- [WAC 222-08-151 WAC 222-08-151. Reporting procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_08_151.md)

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