Administrative Rule Review Report #AR07-034
Legislative Service Office
29-May-07
AGENCY: Department of Employment, Workers' Compensation Division.
DATE SUBMITTED: May 25, 2007.
SUBJECT: Chapter 1, Section 4, Definitions; and Chapter 2, Section 1, Proof of Coverage (POC) Certificate.
NATURE OF RULES: Legislative.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: W.S. 27-14-302(b), 27-14-802(a).
DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION
SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO: Apparently complete to date.
SUMMARY OF RULES: The Wyoming Workers' Compensation Act W.S. 27-14-302(b) requires a non-resident employer, before commencing business in Wyoming, to submit to the Workers' Safety and Compensation Division either a deposit toward future premiums or a surety bond or other acceptable security with the Division. This requirement may be waived if the nonresident employer provides a proof of coverage certificate pursuant to W.S. 27-14-306(b), indicating that the Wyoming employees are covered by an out-of-state workers' compensation policy.
These minor amendments to the Division's existing rules add a definition of "other security" and stipulate the required contents of a proof of coverage certificate.
FINDINGS: The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.
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Gerald W. Laska
Staff Attorney
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David K. Gruver
Assistant Director
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