Section 24.401 - Short title; definitions. - Michigan Statutes

RECORDS REPRODUCTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 116 of 1992

24.401 Short title; definitions.

Sec. 1.

(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "records reproduction act".

(2) As used in this act:

(a) "Board" means the state historical records advisory board.

(b) "Data transfer" means the copying or transmission of electronic information that does not alter the content, context, or structure of a record from 1 medium to another medium.

(c) "Department" means the department of history, arts, and libraries.

(d) "Digital imaging" means the techniques for capturing, recording, processing, storing, transferring, and using images of records electronically.

(e) "Digital migration" means the conversion of digital information from an existing format to another format that maintains the content, context, and structure of a record.

(f) "Digitization" means the conversion of information into digitally coded electronic images suitable for electronic storage.

History: 1992, Act 116, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1992 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 574, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries regarding state records management program to department of management and budget, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.