All primary and election documents on file in the office of the election superintendent of each county, municipal governing authority, superintendent, registrar, committee of a political party or body, or other officer shall be preserved therein for a period of at least 24 months and then the same may be destroyed unless otherwise provided by law.
History. Code 1933, § 34-404, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 347, § 7; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1004, § 4; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 253, § 8/HB 244.
Cross references.
Maintenance and disposition of public records generally, § 50-18-90 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally
Article 2 - Supervisory Boards and Officers
§ 21-2-70.1. Municipal Superintendents; Eligibility
§ 21-2-72. Primary and Election Records to Be Open to Public
§ 21-2-73. Preservation of Primary and Election Records
§ 21-2-74.1. Acting Election Superintendents During Vacancy; Filling Vacancies; Compensation
§ 21-2-76. Eligibility of Person to Serve as County Election Superintendent