Section 12-42-6 - Public records(a) The term "public record," as used in this chapter, shall be as defined in section 92-50, HRS, and shall include all rules, regulations, written statements of policy, or interpretations formulated, adopted, or used by the board, all complaints, opinions and orders, written testimony, and any other material on file in the office of the board unless accorded confidential treatment pursuant to law or this chapter.(b) All public records shall be available for inspection in the office of the board during established office hours, unless public inspection of such records is in violation of any state or federal law; provided that, except where such records are open under any rule of court, the board may determine which records may be withheld from public inspection when such records pertain to the preparation of the prosecution or defense of any action or proceeding to which the board, the State, or any governmental agency or sub-division is or may be a party, or when such records do not relate to a matter in violation of law and nondisclosure is deemed necessary for the lawful protection of the character, reputation, or business of any person.(c) Public records printed or reproduced by the board in quantity shall be made available to any person requesting the same and paying the required cost thereof. Photocopies of public records shall be made and given to any person upon request and upon payment of the fees prescribed by law, and certified copies of extracts from public records shall also be given upon request and upon payment of the fees prescribed by law.(d) Requests for public information, for permission to inspect official records, or for copies of public records shall be handled with due regard for the dispatch of the board's primary public duties.[Eff. FEB. 6, 1981] (Auth: HRS § 89-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 89-5, 92-50)