(a) This chapter does not abrogate the obligation of a responsible public entity to comply with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.(b)(1) However, records that would otherwise be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., including without limitation confidential and proprietary information, remain exempt when in the custody or control of a public entity, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, or the Governor.(2) Records related to a qualifying project that are provided to or compiled or developed by a public entity, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, or the Governor in furtherance of the entity's or officer's powers, duties, or obligations under this chapter are exempt under § 25-19-105(b)(9)(A) as files that would give an advantage to competitors or bidders.Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. (a) This chapter does not abrogate the obligation of a responsible public entity to comply with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.(b)(1) However, records that would otherwise be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., including without limitation confidential and proprietary information, remain exempt when in the custody or control of a public entity, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, or the Governor.(2) Records related to a qualifying project that are provided to or compiled or developed by a public entity, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, or the Governor in furtherance of the entity's or officer's powers, duties, or obligations under this chapter are exempt under § 25-19-105(b)(9)(A) as files that would give an advantage to competitors or bidders.Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
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