May 31, 2005
Certified mail #7004 1350 0000 4046 8673
Linda Sylte
Compliance Specialist
Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Montana Board of Outfitters
P.O. Box 200513,
301 South Park
Helena, MT 59620-0513 

Dear Linda, 

    Pursuant to the state open records law, Mont. Code. Ann. Secs. 2-6-101to 2-6-111; 2-6-201 to 2-6-405 and Article II, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution, I write to request access to and a copy of :

    1) Any and all complaints filed against Randy Higgins, Montana Outfitter Lic#3398, Musselshell Outfitters from January 2000 to June 2005.

      2) All transcripts, notes, memo's, recording, etc. from the Screening Panel of the Board of Outfitters hearings on Randy Higgins Lic. #3398 from January 2000 to June 2005

    3) All investigative reports in there entirety on Randy Higgins, Montana Outfitter Lic #3398.

    4) Any an ALL information on file with the Department of Labor and Industry on Randy Higgins, Musselshell Outfitters, or Montana Outfitter Lic. holder #3398

    5) Any and all information on file with the Montana Board of Outfitters on Randy Higgins, Musselshell Outfitters, or Montana Outfitter Lic. holder #3398.

    If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodians name and address. 

    I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $10.00. If the cost would be greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document. 

    I would request your response within ten (10) business days.

    If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material. 

    Please be advised that I am prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested records. I would note that violation of Article II, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution can result in the award of court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Mont. Code Ann. Sec. 2-3-221. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, 

Larry C Reese
215 Lands End Road
Centreville, Maryland 21617
410-758-2000 

cc: Patti Keebler, Governor’s office