Section 392-105-007. Definitions.

(1) Public records. As used in this chapter, "public record" includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics: Provided, however, That the personal and other records cited in RCW 42.17.310 are exempt from definition of public record.

(2) Writing. As used in this chapter, "writing" means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, and every other means of recording any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sound or symbols, combination thereof and all papers, maps, magnetic or paper tapes, photographic films and prints, magnetic or punched cards, disks, drums, and other documents.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250 through [42.17].320. WSR 92-10-016 (Order 92-04), § 392-105-007, filed 4/28/92, effective 5/29/92.]

RCW 42.17.250 through [42.17].320. WSR 92-10-016 (Order 92-04), § 392-105-007, filed 4/28/92, effective 5/29/92.