Mo. Rev. Stat. § 109.156
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109.156 Original may be destroyed after reproduction, exceptions.
Official statutory text
109.156. Original may be destroyed after reproduction, exceptions. — Following the reproduction of a record or records in the manner provided for in section 109.120 , the head of any business may destroy the record or records from which such reproduction was made; provided, that this section shall not authorize the destruction of an original record of or relating to any asset or liability shown on the face of such record to be existing or outstanding.
(L. 1969 H.B. 96)
(L. 1969 H.B. 96)
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