When the records in the county recorder's office, or any part of them, become defaced or injured, the recorder, when directed to do so by the board of county commissioners, shall transcribe them into new books or on other media, which shall be as valid as the original record, and transcripts from the new books or other media shall be received and taken as of the same force and effect.

Amended by 130th General Assembly File No. 41, HB 72, §1, eff. 1/30/2014.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953 .