Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 480 - State Housing Appeals Board
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Access to Public Records (480-RICR-00-00-1)
Section 480-RICR-00-00-1.6 - DENIAL OF ACCESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

Universal Citation: 480 RI Code of Rules 00 00 1.6

Current through September 18, 2024

A. If SHAB has denied access to any record or redacted portions of any record on the basis that the information is not subject to public disclosure, it shall provide a written explanation of the specific reasons for its determinations. Such writing shall be completed within the time periods prescribed by § 1.4(c) of this Part above.

B. Any person or entity, who has been denied access to any record of SHAB or portion thereof, may petition SHAB's Chair for a review of the determinations made by his or her designee. SHAB's Chair shall make a final written ruling within ten (10) business days after the submission of the review petition. All petitions for review should be directed to the attention of SHAB's Chair at 44 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903.

C. If SHAB's Chair determines that a record or portion thereof is not subject to public inspection, the person or entity may seek further legal remedies as permitted under the Access to Public Records Act, including the filing of a complaint to the Rhode Island Attorney General or a civil complaint in the Rhode Island Superior Court.

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