(a) Records with regard to the ownership of or security interests in registered public obligations shall not be subject to inspection or copying under any law of this state relating to the right of the public to inspect or copy public records, including the Freedom of Information Act, as defined in section 1-200 , notwithstanding any law to the contrary.
(b) Registration records of the issuer may be maintained at such locations within or without this state as the issuer or the official or official body on behalf of the issuer shall determine.