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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 4§ 12228 Archives Receipt Requirement

§ 12228 Archives Receipt Requirement

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§ 12228 Archives Receipt Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •The person in charge of archives must give a receipt when they get materials for the archives.
  • •This receipt is proof that the materials were received.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2022.

Example

You give old family photos to the state archives to keep safe.

The person in charge must give you a paper saying they got your photos. This paper is your proof.

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

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§ 12228 Archives Receipt Requirement

The Chief of Archives shall give an appropriate receipt for all material received by the Chief of Archives as a part of the archives. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 55. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Chief of ArchivesreceiptarchivesStats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 55 (AB 378)

Related Statutes

  • § 12222 State Archives Vault Requirements
  • § 12223 Secretary State Archive Requirements
  • § 12224 State Archives Historical Items
  • § 12225 Archival Item Return Authority
  • § 12227 Archives Preservation And Access

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12228.
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