KRS 369.112: Retention of electronic records -- Originals.

(1) If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining

an electronic record of the information in the record which:

(a) Accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first

generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and

(b) Remains accessible for later reference.

(2) A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection (1) of this section

does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the rec ord

to be sent, communicated, or received.

(3) A person may satisfy subsection (1) of this section by using the services of another

person if the requirements of that subsection are satisfied.

(4) If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides

consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law

is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection (1) of this

subsection.

(5) If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an

electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in

accordance with subsection (1) of this subsection.

(6) A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection (1) of this

section satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit, or

like purposes, unless a law enacted after August 1, 2000, specifically prohibits the

use of an electronic record for the specified purpose.

(7) This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this state from specifying

additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency's

jurisdiction.