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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 4§ 12222 State Archives Vault Requirements

§ 12222 State Archives Vault Requirements

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§ 12222 State Archives Vault Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must keep important old papers and records safe.
  • •They need to store these papers in strong, secure places like vaults.
  • •The vaults must be well-equipped to protect these papers from damage or loss.

Example

Imagine you have a box of old family photos and letters that are very important to your family history.

The government has to do something similar but for important state papers. They must keep them in a safe place, like a strong vault, so they don’t get lost or ruined.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12222 State Archives Vault Requirements

The Secretary of State shall maintain and properly equip safe and secure vaults for the preservation, description, and use of the archives. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 2. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Statesafe and secure vaultspreservationarchivesStats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 2 (AB 1759)

Related Statutes

  • § 12223 Secretary State Archive Requirements
  • § 12224 State Archives Historical Items
  • § 12225 Archival Item Return Authority
  • § 12229 Secretary’S Active File Retention
  • § 12230 State Archives Preservation Programs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12222.
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