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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 342 WORKERS' COMPENSATION
342.267 Unfair claims settlement practices -- Penalties.
Download pdfcompensation coverage engages in claims settlement practices in violation of this chapter,
or the provisions of KRS 304.12-230, the commissioner of the Department of Workers'
Claims shall fine the insurance company, self-insured group, or self-insured employer the
sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation
and if they have a pattern of violations, the commissioner may revoke the certificate of
self-insurance or request the commissioner of insurance to revoke the certificate of
authority of the insurance carrier or the self-insured group. Effective: July 15, 2010
History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1809, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 7, sec. 40, effective March 1, 2005. -- Created 1996 (1st
Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 80, effective December 12, 1996.
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