1. (a) When an authorized reproduction of a vital record has been properly prepared by the State Registrar of Vital Records and when all steps have been taken to ensure the continued preservation of the information, the record from which such authorized reproduction was made may be disposed of by the state registrar.

2. (b) Such record may not be disposed of, however, until:

   1. (1) The quality of the authorized reproduction has been tested to ensure that acceptable certified copies can be issued; and
   2. (2) A security copy of such document has been placed in a secure location removed from the building where the authorized reproduction is housed.
3. (c) Such security copy shall be maintained in such a manner to ensure that it can replace the authorized reproduction should the authorized reproduction be lost or destroyed.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "(Reference: Section 15 of Act 1254 of 1995)"