Section 11-1-30 - Retention of documents by the department(a) All documents filed with or presented to the department may be retained in the files of the department. Documents, which are part of a contested case record, shall be retained at least until the time for any appeal has expired. However, the department or a hearings officer may permit the withdrawal of original documents upon submission of properly authenticated copies as replacements.(b) The hearings officer or department shall maintain a durable paper record of any facsimile or electronic communication, which is part of the contested case record.[Eff 2/14/2005] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 321-9) (Imp: HRS § 91-9)