California · Government Code

GOV §7921.300: This division does not allow limitations on access to a public record based upon the purpose for which the record is being requested, if the record is otherwise subject to disclosure.

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Public records cannot be restricted from disclosure based on the requester's stated purpose, provided the record is otherwise legally disclosable.

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This division does not allow limitations on access to a public record based upon the purpose for which the record is being requested, if the record is otherwise subject to disclosure.

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