IC 5-14-3-8.1: Public agency authority to prioritize public records requests

Sec. 8.1. (a) A public agency may give priority in fulfilling public records requests to:

(1) Indiana residents; and

(2) requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use.

(b) Requests identified as originating from out-of-state entities or automated systems may be:

(1) delayed as necessary to prevent disruption of core agency functions; and

(2) subject to a fee under section 8(n) of this chapter.