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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 2§ 6272 District Record Destruction

§ 6272 District Record Destruction

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§ 6272 District Record Destruction

This law says a district can get rid of a record if it follows the rules in Chapter 7 of the Government Code.

Key Takeaways

  • •A district is allowed to destroy records.
  • •It must follow the step‑by‑step rules in Chapter 7 of the Government Code.
  • •The rule applies to any kind of record the district holds.

Example

A school district wants to shred old student files that are no longer needed.

The district can throw away those files, but only after doing everything the Government Code says to do in Chapter 7.

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

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§ 6272 District Record Destruction

A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtdestroyrecordChapter 7Section 60200Division 1Title 6Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 6860.5 District Record Destruction Rules
  • § 6064 Record Destruction Authority
  • § 7053.5 District Record Destruction Rules
  • § 5893 District Tax Rate Limit
  • § 6061 District Employee Compensation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6272.
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