§ 23.08.185. Public Records.

Reclamation plans, reports, applications, and other documents submitted pursuant to this chapter are public records unless the applicant states in writing that such information, or part thereof, would reveal production, reserves, or rates of depletion which are entitled to protection as proprietary information. The county shall identify and file such proprietary information as a separate part of each application. A copy of all permits, reclamation plans, reports, applications, and other documents submitted, including proprietary information, shall be furnished to the District Geologist of the State Division of Mines. Proprietary information shall be made available to persons other than the State Geologist only when authorized by the mine operator and by the mine owner. (See Section 2778 of the Public Resources Code).