Missouri § 109.500 - Records defined.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 109.500 — Records defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 109.500. Records defined.
"Records", as used in sections 109.500 and 109.510, means documents, books, papers, photographs, maps, sound recordings, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or in connection with the transaction of official business. Library museum material made or acquired and preserved solely for reference or exhibition purposes, extra copies of documents preserved only for convenience of reference, and stocks of publications and of processed documents are not included within the definition of records as used in sections 109.500 and 109.510, and are hereinafter designated as "nonrecord" materials; and any record designated or treated as a record under state law.
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(L. 1969 H.B. 161 § 1)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 109.500
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 109.500 cover?
Section 109.500 ("Records defined.") 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.
How do I cite Missouri § 109.500?
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