I. For statistical purposes, the state registrar shall, by written agreement, transmit copies of vital event records to offices of vital statistics outside of New Hampshire when such records relate to residents of those jurisdictions or persons who die in those jurisdictions.
II. The written agreement in paragraph I shall require that the copies transmitted be used for statistical and administrative purposes only and shall provide for the retention and disposition of such copies.
III. Copies received by the division from offices of vital statistics in other states shall be by written agreement and handled in the same manner as prescribed in this section.