§92F-27.5  Alternative method to appeal a
denial of access.  (a)  When an agency denies an individual access to that
individual's personal record, the individual may appeal the denial to the
office of information practices in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to
section 92F-42(12).  A decision to appeal to the office of information
practices for review of the agency denial shall not prejudice the individual's
right to appeal to the circuit court after a decision is made by the office of
information practices.



(b)  If the decision is to disclose, the office
of information practices shall notify the individual and the agency, and the
agency shall make the record available.  If the denial of access is upheld, in
whole or in part, the office of information practices shall, in writing, notify
the individual of the decision, the reasons for the decision, and the right to
bring a judicial action under section 92F-27. [L 1989, c 192, §2]