Washington Administrative Code
Title 48 - Auditor, Office of State
Chapter 48-13 - Access to public records
Section 48-13-060 - Exemptions
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of records are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, records are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" exempts or prohibits disclosure. Requestors should be aware of the following exemptions, outside the Public Records Act, that restrict the availability of some records held by state auditor's office for inspection and copying:
RCW 42.40.030, state employee whistle blower protection.
RCW 42.41.030, local government whistle blower protection.
RCW 43.09.186, toll-free efficiency hotline.
(2) The state auditor's office is prohibited by statute from disclosing lists of individuals for commercial purposes.
Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.070, 43.21C.120, and 43.09.281. 10-22-022, § 48-13-060, filed 10/22/10, effective 11/22/10.