Missouri § 109.156 - Original may be destroyed after reproduction, exceptions.
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§ 109.156. Original may be destroyed after reproduction, exceptions.
Following the reproduction of a record or records in the manner provided for in section 109.120, the head of any business may destroy the record or records from which such reproduction was made; provided, that this section shall not authorize the destruction of an original record of or relating to any asset or liability shown on the face of such record to be existing or outstanding.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 96)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 109.156 cover?
Section 109.156 ("Original may be destroyed after reproduction, exceptions.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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