1. A. Whenever permanent records are microformed or recorded on an equivalent medium, a local archives shall:

   1. (1) Meet standards of permanence and durability acceptable to the State Archives; and
   2. (2) Deposit the master security microforms with the State Archives.

2. B. The State Archives may require that:

   1. (1) Records of historical importance be microformed or copied on an equivalent medium at the expense of a local archives; and
   2. (2) Master security microforms be deposited with the State Archives.

Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1007 and 10-632, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 12, 1987 (14:14 Md. R. 1574)