Minnesota § 138.163 - PRESERVATION AND DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC RECORDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 138.163 — PRESERVATION AND DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC RECORDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.163. PRESERVATION AND DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC RECORDS
It is the policy of the legislature that the disposal and preservation of public records be controlled exclusively by this chapter and by Laws 1971, chapter 529, thus, no prior, special or general statute shall be construed to authorize or prevent the disposal of public records at a time or in a manner different than prescribed by such chapter or by Laws 1971, chapter 529 and no general or special statute enacted subsequent to Laws 1971, chapter 529 shall be construed to authorize or prevent the disposal of public records at a time or in a manner different than prescribed in this chapter or in Laws 1971, chapter 529 unless it expressly exempts such records from the provisions of such chapter and Laws 1971, chapter 529 by specific reference to this section.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 138.163
What does Minnesota Statutes § 138.163 cover?
Section 138.163 ("PRESERVATION AND DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC RECORDS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 138.163?
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