- (1) Each written notice by the department of its decision to deny a request for a record under this subchapter must state the reasons for the denial and the opportunity for the requestor to appeal the initial denial to the board by filing a written notice of appeal within 30 days after receipt of the determination.
- (2) The decision of the board on appeal must be issued within 20 business days after the date of receipt of the appeal request.
- (3) Failure of the board to issue a decision within the prescribed time period in (2) constitutes a final agency decision and is a basis for judicial review.
Authorizing statute(s): 75-10-405, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 75-10-405, MCA
History: NEW, 2001 MAR p. 169, Eff. 1/26/01; AMD, 2005 MAR p. 442, Eff. 4/1/05.