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GA SB338

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judson Hill

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

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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