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Open records and documents - 25 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1207

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     § 1207.  Open records and documents.
        (a)  Scope.--The following documents under this part are open
     to public inspection except as otherwise provided in this
     section:
            (1)  Records of a registration commission and district
        registers.
            (2)  Street lists.
            (3)  Official voter registration applications.
            (4)  Petitions and appeals.
            (5)  Witness lists.
            (6)  Accounts and contracts.
            (7)  Reports.
        (b)  Use.--Open material under subsection (a) may be
     inspected during ordinary business hours subject to the
     efficient operation of a commission. Public inspection shall
     only be in the presence of a commissioner or authorized
     commission employee and shall be subject to proper regulation
     for safekeeping of the material and subject to this part. Upon
     request, a photocopy of the record or computer-generated data
     record shall be provided at cost. The material may not be used
     for commercial or improper purposes.

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