An original public record that is worn or damaged may be replaced by a reproduction made in accordance with this chapter. Certification by the agency having custody of the record that the replacement is a true and correct copy of the original shall appear at the end of the reproduction. When original public records are photographed or otherwise mechanically reproduced under the provisions of this chapter and the photographic or other mechanical reproductions are placed in conveniently accessible files and provisions made for preserving and using them, the original records from which they were made may be destroyed only with the approval of the state archivist.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 40. Public Records and Recorders
Chapter 21. Management and Preservation of Public Records
Sec. 40.21.020. Archival and records management program creation and administration.
Sec. 40.21.030. Duties of the state archivist.
Sec. 40.21.040. Gifts, bequests, or endowments of money.
Sec. 40.21.060. Duties of chief executive officers of state agencies.
Sec. 40.21.070. Records management for local records.
Sec. 40.21.080. Disposal of public records by political subdivision.
Sec. 40.21.090. Transfer of public records of political subdivision to department.
Sec. 40.21.100. Assistance to legislative and judicial branches.
Sec. 40.21.110. Care of records.
Sec. 40.21.120. Standards of clarity, accuracy, and permanency of copies.
Sec. 40.21.130. Alteration and replacement of public records.