§1481.  Worker's compensation rates; safe workplace discount; criteria; inspection

A.  Any insurer submitting rates and rating plans under this Subpart for worker's compensation policies may, but shall not be required to, provide for a safe workplace discount on worker's compensation premiums for those Louisiana employers who meet criteria, as established by the commissioner, to promote and maintain safety in the workplace.  Such discount shall not exceed twenty percent of the amount of the premium.

B.  The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations specifying criteria for the safe workplace discount.  He may also promulgate rules and regulations providing for an inspection program to establish the eligibility of any employer for a safe workplace discount, the premium volume to qualify, and the percent of discount available to eligible employers.

C.  Any rules and regulations promulgated to provide for a safe workplace discount under the provisions of this Section shall become effective no later than July 1, 1990.

Acts 1989, No. 664, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1424 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

NOTE:  Former R.S. 22:1481 redesignated as R.S. 22:1501 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.