Alaska § 40.21.110 - Care of records.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 40.21.110 — Care of records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.21.110. Care of records.
Except for public records lawfully in the possession of a person other than the state, public records of existing or defunct agencies of the state, territorial, and Russian governments in Alaska are the property of the state and shall be created, maintained, preserved, stored, transferred, destroyed or disposed of, and otherwise managed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and AS 45.48.500 — 45.48.530. Records shall be delivered by outgoing officials and employees to their successors, and may not be removed, destroyed, or disposed of, except as provided in this chapter and AS 45.48.500 — 45.48.530.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 40.21.110
What does Alaska Statutes § 40.21.110 cover?
Section 40.21.110 ("Care of records.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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