As used in this chapter “record” or “records” means all papers, maps, exhibits, magnetic or paper tapes, photographic films and prints, punched cards, and other documents produced, received, owned or used by an agency, regardless of physical form or characteristics. Library and museum materials made or acquired and preserved solely for reference or exhibition purposes, and stocks of publications and of processed documents are not included within the definition of the term “record” or “records” as used in this chapter.
Cal. Gov. Code § 14741
General
Known as the State Records Storage Act
The act spans §§ 14740–14746 (5 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 44 Cal. 3d 713 - People v. Melton (1988)
Most recently applied in 44 Cal. 3d 713 - People v. Melton (March 1988)
Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.