Alaska § 40.21.130 - Alteration and replacement of public records.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 40.21.130 — Alteration and replacement of public records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.21.130. Alteration and replacement of public records.
An original public record that is worn or damaged may be replaced by a reproduction made in accordance with this chapter. Certification by the agency having custody of the record that the replacement is a true and correct copy of the original shall appear at the end of the reproduction. When original public records are photographed or otherwise mechanically reproduced under the provisions of this chapter and the photographic or other mechanical reproductions are placed in conveniently accessible files and provisions made for preserving and using them, the original records from which they were made may be destroyed only with the approval of the state archivist.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 40.21.130
What does Alaska Statutes § 40.21.130 cover?
Section 40.21.130 ("Alteration and replacement of public 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 40.21.130?
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