Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 1-2-5.2 - General FeesA. Copies of other materials produced on 8 1/2" x 11" cost $0.15 per page (additional costs may apply for larger or special paper).B. A certified copy of a requested document costs $1.00.C. Additional fees may apply for searching, researching, reviewing and conducting a legal review of the requested documents, and redacting information, if necessary. Charges shall be based upon the hourly salary of the lowest paid employee of the SOS qualified and available to do the job.D. All other costs or fees which would be incurred in responding to a request, including but not limited to postage, UPS, Federal Express, temporary agency personnel, and offsite storage search and delivery, will be charged at the cost billed to the SOS.E. If electronic copies are requested and the documents are available electronically, copies will be distributed to the requestor on an electronic disc or by other available electronic format. Search and/or research costs associated with the request may apply. See Rule 4.1(K) above.F. The Agency may waive any fee described herein at the discretion of the Secretary. There will be no charge associated with emailing responsive records to a requestor unless another cost applies such as a scanning fee or system costs allowed under Section 25-61-7(2) of the Miss. Code.G. Charges for searching, reviewing, and redacting are limited to the actual cost of searching for and reviewing and, if necessary, redacting exempt information from public records. The cost shall be based upon the hourly rate of compensation for the lowest paid agency employee qualified to perform the task, which shall be multiplied by the actual time to complete the task.H. Official representatives of public bodies, as defined in the Public Records Act, shall be entitled to reasonable copies of such records at no charge.Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-7.