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Rights & Responsibilities

The Rights of Requesters and the Responsibilities of the Virginia Racing Commission under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.

A public record is any writing or recording -- regardless of whether it is a paper record, an electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format -- that is prepared or owned by, or in the possession of a public body or its officers, employees or agents in the transaction of public business.  All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific, statutory exemption applies.

The policy of FOIA states that the purpose of FOIA is to promote an increased awareness by all persons of governmental activities.  In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly.

Your FOIA Rights

Making a Request for records from the Virginia Racing Commission

To request records from the Virginia Racing Commission, you may direct your request to David Lermond. He can be reached at 10700 Horsemen’s Road, New Kent, VA 23124, or by phone at (804) 966-7404, or fax (804) 966-7418, or email at mailto:David.Lermond@VRC.Virginia.gov. You may also contact him with questions you have concerning requesting records from the Virginia Racing Commission. In addition, the Freedom of Information Advisory Council is available to answer any questions you may have about FOIA. The Council may be contacted by e-mail at mailto:foiacouncil@leg.state.va.us, or by phone at (804) 225-3056 or [toll free] 1-866-448-4100.

The Virginia Racing Commission’s Responsibilities in Responding to Your Request

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Commonly used exemptions

The Code of Virginia allows any public body to withhold certain records from public disclosure.  The Virginia Racing Commission commonly withholds records subject to the following exemptions:

 

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