2006 New York Code - Reproduction Of Records And Disposition Of The Originals.

 
    § 57.29. Reproduction  of  records  and  disposition of the originals.
  Any  local  officer  may  reproduce  any  record  in  his   custody   by
  microphotography   or   other   means  that  accurately  and  completely
  reproduces all the information in the record.  Such  official  may  then
  dispose of the original record even though it has not met the prescribed
  minimum   legal   retention   period,  provided  that  the  process  for
  reproduction and the provisions made for preserving  and  examining  the
  copy  meet  requirements  established  by the commissioner of education.
  Such copy shall be deemed to be an original  record  for  all  purposes,
  including  introduction as evidence in proceedings before all courts and
  administrative agencies.