Statute enacted by several states declares that unless a specific period is designated by law for their preservation, business records which persons by the laws of this state are required to keep or preserve may be destroyed after the expiration of three years from the making of such records without constituting an offense under such laws.

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Documentation on UPPBRA from the Illinois General Assembly website

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