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 two (2) years have 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 thirty-five (35) 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; P.L.139-2020, SEC.6.