Montana § 22-3-203 - Preservation Of Noncurrent Records Of Permanent Value

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 22-3-203 — Preservation Of Noncurrent Records Of Permanent Value, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22-3-203. Preservation Of Noncurrent Records Of Permanent Value

Preservation of noncurrent records of permanent value. The state archivist shall preserve noncurrent records of permanent value to the state and is responsible for the ultimate preservation of local government records of permanent value. Upon request, the archivist shall assist and advise in the establishment of records management programs in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government and in local governments, with due regard to the functions of the officers and agencies involved.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 22-3-203

What does Montana Code Annotated § 22-3-203 cover?

Section 22-3-203 ("Preservation Of Noncurrent Records Of Permanent Value") 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.

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