Destruction of records
Sec. 28. In order to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary and
useless files of papers, the board, in its discretion, may destroy all
papers which have been on file for more than two (2) years when
there is no claim for compensation pending, or, when compensation
has been awarded either by agreement or upon hearing, and more
than one (1) year has elapsed since the termination of the
compensation period as fixed by the board, but notices of election or
rejection shall not be destroyed. However, all records of insurance
coverage shall be maintained for forty-five (45) years.
(Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.21.) As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.17,
SEC.34; P.L.224-1985, SEC.3; P.L.95-1988, SEC.18.
Last modified: May 27, 2006