17:23C-5. Limited disclosure, circumstances

5. a. The provisions of sections 3 and 4 of this act shall not apply if:

(1) an enforcement action is taken, that enforcement action is contested, and an administrative law judge or a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a voluntary compliance review report is relevant to that enforcement action; provided however, that disclosure of a voluntary compliance review report shall be made under seal, with no disclosure beyond the department, the administrative law judge or court of competent jurisdiction, and resulting in no waiver of the privilege to any other individuals or entities seeking disclosure; or

(2) there is a statutory requirement that the violation identified or discovered as a result of the voluntary compliance review be reported; provided however, that a court may order disclosure only in accordance with the terms of this act.

b. The disclosure authorized under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection a. of this section shall apply only to those sections and portions of the voluntary compliance review report that pertain to the specific violation which is the subject of the enforcement action. All other sections and portions of the voluntary compliance review report shall remain privileged.

c. If there is a dispute concerning the sections or portions of the voluntary compliance review report subject to disclosure, an administrative law judge or a court of competent jurisdiction, upon petition of either party, shall conduct an in camera review of those sections or portions subject to dispute.

L.1999,c.183,s.5.