Article 19. Time limits and procedure for consideration of a request

A request of an information user shall be considered within no more than fifteen days from the date of its registration.

A request of a mass media entity for obtaining information on the activities of public authorities and administration, as well as for organizing interviews with officials, shall be considered within no more than seven days.

If consideration of a request of an information user does not fall within the competence of public authorities and administration, the request shall be forwarded within three working days from the date of registration to the body authorized to provide the requested information, and the information user shall be notified thereof.

When the requested information has been published (printed) in official publications, in mass media, or posted on official websites, the response to the request may contain a reference to the name of the official publication or mass media, the date and number of its release, and/or the electronic address of the official website where the requested information is posted.

If public authorities and administration do not possess information on the powers of other bodies of state power and administration in connection with the received request, the information user shall be sent an appropriate response within three working days from the date of registration of the request.

In case of refusal of a request, the information user shall be sent a reasoned response.