Bill > A04558

This bill authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale, and resale of geographic information systems (GIS) materials disclosed under the Freedom of Information Law. It allows agencies to impose fees for copies of such materials, but the fees cannot exceed the fair market value of the materials. The rules and regulations must be consistent with those adopted by the Committee on Open Government. The bill also establishes a process for applicants to appeal the fees charged by agencies, which can be reviewed by the agency's head or governing body.