Ohio § 1306.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1306.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1306.11.
(A) If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining
an electronic record of the information in the record if both of the following are
satisfied: (1) The electronic record accurately and completely reflects the information set forth
in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record
or otherwise. (2) The electronic record remains accessible for later reference. (B) A requirement to retain a record in accordance with division (A) of this section
does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record
to be sent, communicated, or received. (C) A person satisfies division (A) of this section by using the services of another
person if the requirements of that division are satisfied. (D) If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides
consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that
law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with division (A)
of this section. (E) If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention
of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance
with division (A) of this section. (F) A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with division (A) of this
section satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit,
or similar purposes, unless a law enacted after the effective date of this section
specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose. (G) This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this state from specifying
additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency's jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1306.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1306.11 cover?
Section 1306.11 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1306.11?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1306.11 apply to my situation?
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