This citation is used to support the argument that a public agency which possesses public records cannot deny a request for those records on the basis that the records can be obtained from another agency. The decision emphasizes that the agency must comply with the Open Records Act regardless of whether it is the original creator of the records.
98-ORD-100 was Followed by 07-ORD-045
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The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.