§ 66-322. Retention of electronic records; originals.
§66‑322. Retention of electronic records; originals.
(a) If a law requiresthat a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining anelectronic record of the information in the record which:
(1) Accurately reflectsthe information set forth in the record at the time it was first generated inits final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and
(2) Remains accessiblefor later reference.
(b) A requirement toretain a record in accordance with subsection (a) of this section does notapply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record tobe sent, communicated, or received.
(c) A person maysatisfy subsection (a) of this section by using the services of another personif the requirements of that subsection are satisfied.
(d) If a law requires arecord to be presented or retained in its original form, or providesconsequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form,that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance withsubsection (a) of this section.
(e) If a law requiresretention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of anelectronic record of the information on the front and back of the check inaccordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(f) A record retainedas an electronic record in accordance with subsection (a) of this sectionsatisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit,or like purposes, unless a law enacted after the effective date of this Articlespecifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specifiedpurpose.
(g) This section doesnot preclude a governmental agency of this State from specifying additionalrequirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency'sjurisdiction. (2000‑152, s. 1.)