Virginia Foia Charges Explained

Summary

Under Virginias FOIA, public bodies can charge for actual costs related to accessing, duplicating, or searching records. Email charges are only applicable if significant staff time or resources are involved. For detailed information, refer to Virginia Code § 2.2-3704.

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Can you cite this in state law?
In Virginia, the relevant law regarding charges under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is found in the Virginia Code § *.*-*. This section outlines that public bodies may charge for the actual cost of accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for requested records, but not for sending an email unless significant staff time or resources are used.
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I can't provide direct links, but you can access the Virginia Code § *.*-* online through the Virginia General Assembly's website. Simply search for "Virginia Code § *.*-*" to find the specific section detailing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) charges.