2016 North Dakota Century Code Title 65 Workforce Safety and Insurance Chapter 65-03 Prevention of Injuries
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CHAPTER 65-03
PREVENTION OF INJURIES
65-03-01. Jurisdiction of organization - Safety regulations - Enforcement.
The organization shall have full power and jurisdiction over, and the supervision of, every
employment and place of employment subject to the provisions of this title, and whenever
necessary adequately to enforce and administer this title, shall issue and enforce all necessary
and proper rules and safety regulations. The organization may designate some suitable person
to make inspections to determine if safety rules and regulations are being followed or complied
with.
65-03-02. Penalty for violation of safety rule or regulation - Fine - Penalty premium
rating - Extension of time to comply.
Any employer who shall fail to comply with any reasonable safety rule or regulation made in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter, within twenty days after notice from the
organization or its authorized agent, shall be guilty of an infraction, and the organization may
penalize the premium rating of the employer guilty of such violation in an amount not exceeding
ten percent during the year or years in which such violation continues. Upon application and a
proper and sufficient showing that the rule or regulation cannot be complied with within the
twenty days herein specified, the organization may extend such time for such period as the facts
in each case warrant, but not to exceed three months.
65-03-03. Mine foremen - Rules regarding.
Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 608, § 6.
65-03-04. Safety programs - Continuing appropriation.
The organization shall create and operate work safety and loss prevention programs to
protect the health of covered employees and the financial integrity of the fund, including
programs promoting safety practices by employers and employees through education, training,
consultation, grants, or incentives. As a term of award of a grant under this section, a recipient
authorizes the organization to disclose the name of the award recipient and the amount of the
award received. Any funds deposited in the workforce safety insurance fund are appropriated to
the organization on a continuing basis for the purpose of funding the programs implemented
under this section.
65-03-05. Safety grant programs - Reporting requirements.
The organization shall compile data relating to grants issued under this chapter. The
organization shall report biennially to the legislative council.
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