AB 51

This bill revises provisions of the Nevada Public Records Act to clarify how governmental entities can charge fees for providing copies of public records. It requires requests to be in writing and identify the requester, and it allows entities to charge a reasonable fee for the use of personnel or technological resources. The bill also specifies that ‘actual cost’ for copying includes expenses like ink and paper, but excludes costs incurred regardless of whether a request is made. Furthermore, it mandates a written policy outlining fee calculations and requires notification to the requester before fees are assessed.