Montana § 7-4-2221 - Manner Of Keeping Records And Storing Documents
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2221 — Manner Of Keeping Records And Storing Documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-4-2221. Manner Of Keeping Records And Storing Documents
Manner of keeping records and storing documents. Whenever any officer of any county is required or authorized by law to record, copy, file, recopy, or replace any document, plat, paper, written instrument, or book on file or of record in the officer's office, the officer may do so by photographic, micrographic, electronic, or other mechanical process that produces a clear, accurate, and permanent copy or reproduction of the original document, plat, paper, written instrument, or record in accordance with standards not less than those now approved for permanent records by national standards.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-4-2221
What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2221 cover?
Section 7-4-2221 ("Manner Of Keeping Records And Storing Documents") 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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