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Section 8 - Abandoned request

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8(1) Where the head of a public body contacts an applicant in writing respecting the applicant's request, including

(a) seeking further information from the applicant that is necessary to process the request, or

(b) requesting the applicant to pay a fee or to agree to pay a fee,

and the applicant fails to respond to the head of the public body, as requested by the head, within 30 days of being contacted, the head of the public body may, by notice in writing to the applicant, declare the request abandoned.

(2) A notice under subsection (1) must state that the applicant may ask for a review under Part 5.

1999 c23 s6

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