Delaware Code
Subchapter I. Public Records
§ 515. Microfilming and other document imaging services; appropriations and expenditures.

(a) Any program or function of any state agency or local government, which requires microfilm or other document imaging services, must include provisions for the anticipated cost of such services. Agencies may choose to contract with the Delaware Public Archives for microfilm and document imaging services in accordance with the provisions of § 6531 of this title.
(b) The Department of Finance shall not approve expenditure of funds used for the development, implementation or maintenance of microfilm or document imaging programs, including contracting with a commercial service provider or purchase of equipment or software, without prior written approval of the Delaware Public Archives. Any programs or projects in operation must adhere to standards established by the Delaware Public Archives to allow for approval of expenditures.

Structure Delaware Code

Delaware Code

Title 29 - State Government

Chapter 5. STATE ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL OBJECTS

Subchapter I. Public Records

§ 501. Statement of legislative intent; short title.

§ 502. Definitions.

§ 503. Duties of Delaware Public Archives concerning public records.

§ 504. Duties of public officials and employees concerning public records.

§ 505. Storage and protection of public records.

§ 506. Delivery of records to successors.

§ 507. Preservation of plans of state buildings and public works.

§ 508. Deposit of deeds to state-owned property with the Delaware Public Archives.

§ 509. Duty of public officials to consult Delaware Public Archives before duplicating or repairing records.

§ 510. Transfer of records upon termination of state agencies; political subdivisions.

§ 511. Certified copies of records delivered to Delaware Public Archives for preservation.

§ 512. Transfer of records to the Delaware Public Archives.

§ 513. Acquisition and custody of federal records.

§ 514. Inspection of public records by the Delaware Public Archives.

§ 515. Microfilming and other document imaging services; appropriations and expenditures.

§ 516. Responsibility of the Delaware Public Archives concerning records created or reproduced by photographic or microphotographic means; admissibility of photographic copies of records in evidence.

§ 517. Standards for methods and materials used for public records.

§ 518. Recovery of records; replevin.

§ 519. Delaware Public Archives to be depository for reports, publications, rules and regulations.

§ 520. Custodian designated.

§ 521. Appointment of records officers.

§ 522. Appointment of State Archivist and Records Administrator; qualifications for position; removal from office.

§ 524. Records retention and disposition schedules.

§ 525. Delaware Cultural Access Fund.

§ 526. Penalties.