239.051 - Reproduction of public records before destruction: Requirements. - Nevada Statutes

239.051  Reproduction of public records before destruction: Requirements.

      1.  Unless destruction of a particular record without reproduction is authorized by a schedule adopted pursuant to NRS 239.080 or 239.125, any custodian of public records in this State may destroy documents, instruments, papers, books and any other records or writings in the custodian’s custody only if those records or writings have been placed on microphotographic film or if the information they contain has been entered into a computer system which permits the retrieval and reproduction of that information. A reproduction of that film or that information shall be deemed to be the original.

      2.  Microphotographs made pursuant to this section must be made on film which complies with minimum standards of quality approved by the American National Standards Institute.

      3.  The custodian of the records or writings shall:

      (a) Promptly store at least one copy of the microphotographic film or the tape, disc or other medium used for the storage of that information by the computer in such a manner and place as to protect it reasonably from loss or damage; and

      (b) Maintain for the use of authorized persons a copy of a reproduction of the film or the information stored by the computer.

      (Added to NRS by 1981, 601)