§ 27-6. Confidential records.

(a)

Any information relating to secret processes, methods of manufacture or production which may be required, ascertained or discovered by inspection or investigation shall not be disclosed in public hearings and shall be kept confidential by any member, officer or employee of the county in accordance with section 403.111, Florida Statutes, as amended, and federal environmental protection laws, as amended.

(b)

Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the use of such records in judicial or administrative proceedings when ordered to be produced by an appropriate subpoena or by order of the court or hearing examiner. No such subpoena or order of the court shall abridge or alter the rights or remedies of persons affected in the protection of trade secrets or secret processes, in the manner provided by law; and such persons affected may take any and all steps available by law to protect such trade secrets or processes.

(Ord. No. 2003-34, § 1, 9-23-03)