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§ 9-606. Illegally employed minor-Double compensation

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and Employment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Labor and Employment
Title 9. Workers' Compensation (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Benefits (Refs & Annos)
Part I. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 9-606
§ 9-606. Illegally employed minor-Double compensation
Currentness
In general
(a) In a claim involving a minor who is employed illegally under State law, the Commission may double the amount of compensation and death benefits authorized by this title.
Liability for excess award
(b) When the Commission awards double compensation or death benefits under subsection (a) of this section:
(1) the employer of the minor is solely liable for the increased amount of compensation or death benefits; and
(2) an insurance policy may not provide for payment or indemnification of the employer of the minor for payment of the increased amount of compensation or death benefits.
Conclusive evidence of legality
(c) For purposes of this title, a certificate of the Commissioner of Labor and Industry is conclusive evidence of the legality of any employment of a minor.

Credits

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Formerly Art. 101, § 47.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 9-606, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 9-606
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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