Payment For Records

(1) This chapter shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the TPRA and using the current Schedule of Reasonable Charges issued by the Office of Open Records Counsel as a guide. (2) Prior to copies being made or prior to developing a specific format for the reproduction of records, the PRRC may provide an estimate of copying costs and require payment prior to copies being made or prior to developing a specific format for the reproduction of records. (3) Payment for the costs of reproducing records shall be made by cash, cashier's check, money order; or, at the department's discretion, personal checks or credit cards. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to the Treasurer, State of Tennessee. Payment for production of records shall be delivered to the PRRC.