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RSA 91-A:1 · Preamble

Title
VI: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Chapter
91-A · ACCESS TO GOVERNMENTAL RECORDS AND MEETINGS
Status
current
Official source linked
Yes
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91-A:1 Preamble. – Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people. Source. 1967, 251:1. 1971, 327:1. 1977, 540:1, eff. Sept. 13, 1977.

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Source note

Source. 1967, 251:1. 1971, 327:1. 1977, 540:1, eff. Sept. 13, 1977.

Source history

  • 1967, 251:1
  • 1971, 327:1
  • 1977, 540:1, eff. Sept. 13, 1977

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