New York § 36-B - 36-BPreservation of books and records
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 36-B — 36-BPreservation of books and records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-B. 36-BPreservation of books and records
§ 36-b. Preservation of books and records. When any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto requires that books and records be preserved, such requirement may be satisfied by maintenance of original papers or other records, photographic reproductions, or records stored in electronic storage media. As used in this chapter, "electronic storage media" means any digital storage medium or system that meets the following conditions: 1. It must preserve the records exclusively in non-rewritable, non-erasable format; 2. It must verify automatically the quality and accuracy of the storage media recording process; 3. It must have the capacity to readily download indexes, metadata and records preserved on the electronic storage media to any medium acceptable to the superintendent; and 4. It must be immediately readable on equipment at all times available to the superintendent for examination of such records.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 36-B
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 36-B cover?
Section 36-B ("36-BPreservation of books and records") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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 New York § 36-B?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 36-B" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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