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Extension of time

20.--(1) A head may extend the time limit set out in section 19 for a period of time that is reasonable in the circumstances, if,

(a) the request is for a large number of records or necessitates a search through a large number of records and meeting the time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of the institution; or

(b) consultations with a person outside the institution are necessary to comply with the request and cannot reasonably be completed within the time limit.

Notice of extension

(2) A head who extends the time limit under subsection (1) shall give the person who made the request written notice of the extension setting out,

(a) the length of the extension;

(b) the reason for the extension; and

(c) that the person who made the request may ask the Commissioner to review the extension. R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, s. 20.


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