1. An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is or was designated as official under section 46-03.1-04 shall provide for the preservation and security of the record in an electronic form or a form that is not electronic.

2. If legal material is preserved under subsection 1 in an electronic record, the official publisher shall: a. Ensure the integrity of the record; b. Provide for backup and disaster recovery of the record; and c. Ensure the continuing usability of the material.