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GA SB338
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judson Hill
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AI Summary
- Employers with fewer than 3 employees who have not voluntarily opted into workers' compensation coverage may apply to the State Board of Workers' Compensation for a "certificate of state law applicability" confirming they are exempt from providing workers' compensation insurance under Georgia law
- Applicants must swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that they meet the qualifications for exemption under existing state law (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-2(a)(2))
- The Board must issue the certificate within 15 days of receiving the application, and a non-refundable $25.00 application fee is required
- The Board is not required to investigate or independently verify any facts represented by the applicant on the application
- The State Board of Workers' Compensation is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the certificate process
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation; provide for a certificate of state law applicability issued by State Board of Workers' Compensation
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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