WAC 308-10-060. Protection of public records
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Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 › Chapter 308-10 › Section 308-10-060
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Pursuant to RCW 42.56.100 the following requirements will apply when inspecting public records held by the department:
(1) The department must have a designated department employee present while a requestor inspects department records.
(2) Requestors must not:
(a) Remove any public record from department premises.
(b) Mark or deface a public record in any manner during inspection.
(c) Dismantle public records maintained in a file or jacket, or in chronological or other filing order which would constitute excessive interference with the department's essential functions.
(d) Stay longer than their scheduled appointment to prevent excessive interference with other essential functions of the agency.
(3) Access to file cabinets, shelves, vaults, or other storage areas is restricted to department employees, unless other arrangements are made with the public records officer and designee.
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