(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.

Effective Date: 09-14-2000 .