Section 15-16-12 - Public records(a) The term "public records" as used in this chapter is defined as in section 92-50, HRS, and shall include all maps, rules, written statements of policy or interpretation formulated, adopted, or used by the authority in its functions, all decisions, orders, minutes of the authority's meetings, and records of any docket on file with the authority but shall not include records which invades the right of privacy of an individual.(b) All public records shall be available for inspection in the office of the authority during established office hours unless public inspection of the records is in violation of any state or federal laws.(c) Public records printed or reproduced by the authority shall be given to any person requesting the same and paying the reasonable cost thereof.(d) Requests for public information, for permission to inspect official records, or for copies of public records shall be handled expeditiously.[Eff 6/25/81, comp 9/8/86] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 206E-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 92-50, 92-51)