Montana § 2-6-1014 - Protection And Storage Of Essential Records
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 2-6-1014 — Protection And Storage Of Essential Records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-6-1014. Protection And Storage Of Essential Records
Protection and storage of essential records. (1) To provide for the continuity and preservation of civil government, each public officer shall designate certain public records as essential records. The list must be continually maintained by the public officers to ensure its accuracy. Each public officer shall collaborate with the appropriate continuity of government programs to ensure essential records are identified and maintained. (2) Each public officer shall ensure essential records are efficiently and effectively secured. Each public officer shall look to the guidance provided by the state records committee or the local government records committee in choosing appropriate methods to protect, store, back up, and recover essential records.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 2-6-1014
What does Montana Code Annotated § 2-6-1014 cover?
Section 2-6-1014 ("Protection And Storage Of Essential Records") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 2-6-1014?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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