Ala. Admin. Code r. 225-1-4-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 225-1-4-.02 - Access To Proprietary Information

(1) Proprietary information shall not be open to the public for inspection, notwithstanding the provisions of the Code of Ala. 1975 or any other provision of the law to the contrary.

(2) Proprietary information submitted to the Board shall be disclosed only to the following individuals:

(a) Board members;

(b) Members on the Board's staff, legal counsel and the staff of such legal counsel; and

(c) On a need to know basis as determined by the Board:

1. Consultants and experts employed or engaged by the board; and

2. Members of committees appointed by the Board under the authority of § 11-98-7, Code of Ala. 1975.

(3) Prior to disclosure of any proprietary information to any of the individuals listed in paragraph two (2) of this rule, such individuals shall execute and place on file with the board, a written acknowledgment that they:

(a) Have read these rules concerning proprietary information submitted to the Board;

(b) Agree to be bound by these rules; and

(c) Understand that the unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information is submitted to the Board constitutes a violation of these rules.

(4) All proprietary information submitted to the Board shall be used for the sole purpose of implementing the provisions of the Act.

(5) Under no circumstance shall proprietary information be disclosed to or discussed with anyone associated with the marketing of products, goods or services which are in competition with the products, goods or services of a producing party.

Author: Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Telephone Service Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 225-1-4-.02

New Rule: Filed April 29, 1999; effective June 3, 1999.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 11-98-7, 11-98-9.