Washington Statutes

§ 42.56.280 — Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, intra-agency memorandums.

Washington § 42.56.280
JurisdictionWashington
Title 42PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES
Ch. 42.56PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.280 (2026).

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Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, and intra-agency memorandums in which opinions are expressed or policies formulated or recommended are exempt under this chapter, except that a specific record is not exempt when publicly cited by an agency in connection with any agency action.

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[2005 c 274 s 408.]

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