South Carolina H4728 amends the Freedom of Information Act to regulate fees for records requests.

South Carolina H4728 amends the Freedom of Information Act to regulate fees for records requests. It mandates that fees for search, retrieval, and redaction of records must not exceed the actual cost and must be uniform. Members of the General Assembly must receive copies of records at no charge for requests relating to their legislative duties. The bill also allows for a deposit of up to 25% of the total cost for reproduction of records before processing the request.

South Carolina H4728 amends the Freedom of Information Act to regulate fees for records requests.

South Carolina H4728 amends the Freedom of Information Act to regulate fees for records requests. It mandates that fees for search, retrieval, and redaction of records must not exceed the actual cost and must be uniform. Members of the General Assembly must receive copies of records at no charge for requests relating to their legislative duties. The bill also allows for a deposit of up to 25% of the total cost for reproduction of records before processing the request.