Who can get county records or publications for free

(a) The following agencies and organizations may be exempted from the payment of fees established in this section, as well as charges to cover mailing and other handling costs by the public officer having custody or control of the records involved: (1) Government agencies requiring the records or publications for official purposes; (2) News media; provided, however, that exemption from payment of fees and/or charges shall be limited to one copy or one set of such records or publications; (3) Organizations which have arranged reciprocal agreement with a County agency for mutual exchange of records and publications. (b) The clerk may waive fees or charges for the following: (1) Educational materials necessary for carrying out an agency program; or (2) Distribution of records and publications when such distribution is of benefit and interest to the County; or ADMINISTRATION § 2-107 (3) Records or publications required by a student engaged in studying County operations as part of the student’s school assignment; provided, however that exemption from payment of fees or charges shall be limited to one copy or one set of such records or publications. (c) Political parties shall be furnished without charge, three copies of the voter registration lists of all precincts. Candidates who have filed for public elective offices shall be furnished, without charge, one copy of such current voter registration lists as may be requested by the candidate, provided that such lists are available for distribution. Additional copies in excess of the number to be furnished without charge as hereinabove stated shall be furnished upon payment of the fees specified in this article. Article 18. Uncollectible Accounts.