§338-19  Photostatic or typewritten copiesof records.  The department of health is authorized to prepare typewritten,photostatic, or microphotographic copies of any records and files in itsoffice, which by reason of age, usage, or otherwise are in such condition thatthey can no longer be conveniently consulted or used without danger of seriousinjury or destruction thereof, and to certify to the correctness of suchcopies.  The typewritten, photostatic, or microphotographic copies shall becompetent evidence in all courts of the State with like force and effect as theoriginal. [L 1949, c 327, §23; RL 1955, §57-22; am L 1957, c 8, §1; am L Sp1959 2d, c 1, §19; HRS §338-19]