FOIA section 6

FOIA

Fees

5 ILCS 140/6. Fees

1 issue across 1 determination letter:1 other.

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 140/6 - Fees
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/provisions/foia-6/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

OTHER (1):
- Advisory guidance on permissible FOIA fees
  Rule: In its advisory capacity, the PAC reminds the District that it may not impose fees exceeding those outlined in sections 6(a) and 6(b) of FOIA.
  Decision: A school board's discussion of FOIA fee policies and requesters (non-binding determination letter, October 16, 2024) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-83222/



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Other (1)

Advisory guidance on permissible FOIA fees
Rule: In its advisory capacity, the PAC reminds the District that it may not impose fees exceeding those outlined in sections 6(a) and 6(b) of FOIA.
Other A school board's discussion of FOIA fee policies and requesters · October 16, 2024