LD1797

Implements recommendations from the Right to Know Advisory Committee on public records requests in Maine.

The bill implements statutory changes recommended by the Right to Know Advisory Committee concerning denials of public records requests. It mandates that a written notice of a denial must include a citation to the statutory authority used as the basis for the denial. A request for inspection or copying may be denied if it is deemed unduly burdensome or oppressive, provided certain procedures are followed. This bill aims to ensure transparency and clarity in the handling of public records requests.