Sec. 815.504. REPRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. (a) The retirement system may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in its possession or preserve the record through electronic document imaging.
(b) If a record is reproduced under Subsection (a), the retirement system may destroy or dispose of the original record if the system first:
(1) places the reproduction in a conveniently accessible file; and
(2) provides for the preservation, examination, and use of the reproduction.
(c) A photograph, microphotograph, film, or electronic document image of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings. A certified or authenticated copy of such a record is admissible as evidence equally with the original.
(d) The executive director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified copy as provided by law.
(e) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 25.504 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 347 (S.B. 1176), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2005.
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