SECTION 730:1-5-4. Manuals, maps, printed matter, records

(a)   Publications. Official Department publications and reproductions of printed matter will be furnished to other states, the federal government, cities, towns, counties, and state officials without cost. The same matter will be offered to the general public in accordance with the Department reproduction fee schedule. The fee schedule shall be posted and filed with the County Clerk.

(b)   State road map. The official Oklahoma Department of Transportation road map shall be distributed free in reasonable amounts upon request. In no event shall the official road map be used for commercial purposes nor shall the map be offered for sale or sold except as specifically provided for by law.

(c)   Research publications. Research publications shall be exempt from charge.

(d)   Records. The Department shall establish a policy for the receipt and processing of open record requests. The policy shall provide the persons designated to receive open record requests. Investigative files, confidential personnel records, engineer's estimates prior to bid opening and such other documents as are specifically exempt from release under the Oklahoma Open Records Act or Federal law shall remain confidential. All other records of the Commission and the Department shall be made readily available to the public. Designated record officials shall be authorized to waive record fees when such waiver is in the public interest.

[Source: Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1833, eff 6-12-95]