Wash. Admin. Code § 198-14-080 - [Effective until 6/30/2025] Exemptions

(1) The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, documents are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" exempts or prohibits disclosure.

(2) ELUHO incorporates by reference the exemptions to the act including, but not limited to, the following:

RCW 42.56.230 Personal information;

RCW 42.56.250 Employment and licensing;

RCW 42.56.270 Financial, commercial, and proprietary information;

RCW 42.56.280 Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, and intra-agency memorandums;

RCW 42.56.290 Agency party to controversy;

RCW 42.56.600 Mediation communications;

RCW 5.60.060 Attorney client privilege.

(3) ELUHO is prohibited by statute from disclosing lists of individuals for commercial purposes.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 198-14-080

Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040, 43.21B.005, 43.21B.090, and 36.70A.270(7). 12-03-042, § 198-14-080, filed 1/10/12, effective 2/10/12.