1. A. In accordance with R.S. 44:422, agencies must notify the state archivist (or his designee) in the event any records in its custody become damaged or lost.

   1. 1. Agencies must submit Form SS ARC 980G (Records Damage Assessment Form) noting which records were damaged or lost, the cause of the damage, the location of the damage, and whether the records can be scanned, replaced, or salvaged.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 44:405.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State, Division of Archives, LR 51:1875 (November 2025).