RSA 91-A:8 Effective 9/13/1977

Introduction

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Section 8 of the Right-to-Know Law defines what remedies may be applied to violations of chapter 91-A.

Statue Language

91-A:8 Remedies.

If any body or agency or employee or member thereof, in violation of the provisions of this chapter, refuses to provide a public document or refuses access to a public proceeding, to a person who reasonably requests the same, such body, agency or person may be liable for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in making the information available or the proceeding open to the public, at the discretion of the court.

In addition to any other relief awarded pursuant to this chapter, the court may issue an order to enjoin future violations of this chapter.

History

This is NOT the current language of this law. This language was in effect from September 13, 1977 until January 1, 1987. The previous original language was effective July 7, 1973. This language of the RSA was changed by these session laws: 1977, 540; 1973, 113.

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91-A:8 Remedies.

If a[A]ny body or agency [which]or employee or member thereof, in violation of the provisions of this chapter, refuses to provide a public document or refuses access to a public proceeding, to a person who reasonably requests the same, such body, agency or person may[shall] be liable for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in making the information available or the proceeding open to the public[ provided that court renders final judgment in favor of such request], at the discretion of the court. In addition to any other relief awarded pursuant to this chapter, the court may issue an order to enjoin future violations of this chapter.