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Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-A in paragraph A in subparagraph (2) in the last line (page 1, line 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and"
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-A in paragraph A in subparagraph (3) in the last line (page 1, line 28 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "production." and inserting the following: 'production; and'
Amend the bill in section 2 in subsection 4-A in paragraph A by inserting after subparagraph (3) the following:
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(4) Proof that the body, agency or official has submitted a notice of intent to file an action under this subsection to the party requesting the records, dated at least 10 days prior to filing the complaint for an order of protection under this subsection.
 
SUMMARY
This amendment adds a requirement that a public body, agency or official seeking a protection order from unduly burdensome and oppressive public records requests under the provision in the bill must provide to the court proof that the body, agency or official provided notice of the intent to file the action at least 10 days before the complaint is filed with the court.