Sec. 565.5. Denial of access to records

Any person who is denied access to a record adequately identified by such person pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 565.3 of this Part, may appeal such denial in writing to the director. Such appeal shall state the basis for the applicant's assertion that the record must be produced. Following consideration by the director of such written appeal, the director may either make such record available for examination by the person making such appeal or further deny such access. Any such denial shall be made within seven business days of receipt of such appeal and shall be accompanied by a full explanation, in writing, of the director's reasons for such denial. Such denial by the director shall be subject to review in the manner provided by article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.