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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The treasurer shall file and keep the certificates of the auditor delivered to him or her when money is paid into the treasury. Notwithstanding Sections 26201, 26202, and 26205, the treasurer may destroy any certificate pursuant to this section under either of the following circumstances:
(a) The certificate has been filed for more than five years.
(b) The certificate has been filed for more than one year, and all of the following conditions are complied with:
(1) The record, paper, or document is photographed, microphotographed, reproduced by electronically recorded video images on magnetic surfaces, or recorded on optical disk or reproduced on any other medium that does not permit additions, deletions, or changes to the original document and is produced in compliance with Section 12168.7 for recording of permanent records or nonpermanent records if the copy is kept or maintained for five years from the date of the document.
(2) The device used to reproduce the record, paper, or document on film or any other medium is one that accurately reproduces the original thereof in all details.A duplicate copy of any record reproduced in compliance with Section 12168.7 for recording of permanent or nonpermanent records, whichever applies, shall be deemed an original.
(3) The photographs, microphotographs, or other reproductions on film or any other medium are placed in conveniently accessible files and provision is made for preserving, examining, and using the same.
(4) The record, paper, or document is reproduced and preserved utilizing other information technology.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 27001 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-27001/
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