Preservation of records — report to governor — destruction of records, when.

361.120. Preservation of records — report to governor — destruction of records, when. — 1. The director of finance shall preserve all records, reports and papers of every kind pertaining to the division of finance for a period of ten years, and shall permanently preserve all records, reports and papers of a permanent value, including articles of association and all amendments thereto, and all articles of merger or consolidation and amendments thereto. The director of finance shall make a written report to the governor whenever required by the governor. 2. After having kept any records, reports, or papers referred to in this section for a period of ten years, the director may destroy or otherwise dispose of said records in the manner provided by law. (RSMo 1939 § 7884, A. 1949 H.B. 2084, A.L. 1953 p. 246, A.L. 2015 S.B. 58) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5290; 1919 § 11678; 1909 § 1078