(a) The board shall keep a permanent record of its proceedings. That record and all other books and records maintained by the board shall be public information, shall be prima facie evidence of matters therein contained, and shall at all reasonable times be open for public inspection.
(b) The board shall keep a register of all applicants for a certificate or licensure. The register shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:
(1) The name, address, county of residence, and phone number of each applicant.
(2) The birth date and social security number of each applicant.
(3) The type of certificate or license applied for and the date of application.
(4) Whether the applicant was granted or refused a certificate or license, and if refused, the reason for the refusal.
(Act 99-345, p. 478, §3.)