Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1350-04-.04 - REQUESTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

(1) Public record requests, whether written or oral, shall be made to the PRRC in order to ensure public record requests are routed to the appropriate records custodian and fulfilled in a timely manner.

(2) Public record requests must include the following information clearly and concisely expressed:

(a) Name and Tennessee contact information (in order to provide any communication required under the TPRA);

(b) Detailed description of the records being requested, including type, timeframe, subject matter or key words, and any other information identifying the records;

(c) Statement whether the request is for inspection or receipt of copies; and

(d) Delivery preference if requesting copies.

(3) Written requests for records must be directed to the PRRC and submitted on the prescribed form designated by the Sports Wagering Council. Written requests may be submitted by mail or by electronic mail to SWAC.PRRC@tn.gov.

(4) Requests for inspection only need not be made in writing and may be submitted orally in person or by phone to the PRRC. The PRRC shall request a mailing or email address from the requestor to be used for providing any written communication required under the TPRA.

(5) Requests for copies, or requests for inspection and copies, must be made in writing on the prescribed form designated by the Sports Wagering Council and sent to the PRRC either by mail or electronic mail to SWAC.PRRC@tn.gov.

(6) Requests not made in the appropriate manner or not directed to the PRRC as provided herein will not be accepted. Requests made on social media or as comments on websites operated by the Sports Wagering Council will not be accepted.

(7) Proof of Tennessee citizenship, by presentation of a valid Tennessee driver's license (or alternative acceptable form of ID evidencing the requestor's residency in Tennessee), is required as a condition to inspect or receive copies of public records and must be presented with the request.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1350-04-.04

Emergency rules filed December 22, 2021 to become effective January 1, 2022; effective through June 30, 2022. New rules filed March 22, 2022; effective June 20, 2022. Amendments filed September 15, 2023; effective 12/14/2023. Administrative corrections made to council name on December 14, 2023, pursuant to Public Chapter 450 of 2023.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 10-7-501, et seq., and 10-7-503.