7-4-2223. Duplicate records -- safe storage of one copy. (1) Whenever any record or document is copied or reproduced as provided in 7-4-2221, it must be made in duplicate.
(2) The custodian of the record or document shall place the master copy, the contents of the copy being first identified and indexed, in a fireproof vault or fireproof storage place. The custodian shall retain the other copy in the office with suitable equipment for reproducing the record or document for persons entitled to the record or document.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 117, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2431; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 420, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Officers and Employees
Part 22. County Officers in General
7-4-2201. General qualifications for county office
7-4-2202. General qualifications for district or township offices
7-4-2205. Term of office -- oath
7-4-2206. Vacancies -- appointment of interim officer
7-4-2207. Duty of officers to complete official business
7-4-2208. Absence of county officers from state
7-4-2209. Authority to administer oaths
7-4-2210. Restriction on practice of law by certain officers
7-4-2212. Official bonds of county officers
7-4-2213. Inspection of official bonds
7-4-2214. through 7-4-2220 reserved
7-4-2221. Manner of keeping records and storing documents
7-4-2222. Substitution of reproduction for original document