Louisiana § RS 23:1400 - Policy applications; risk classification
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§ RS 23:1400. Policy applications; risk classification
A. After the start up of the corporation and upon termination of the applicant's current policy, an applicant shall apply for coverage by the corporation in good faith, through an agent licensed by the state of Louisiana to procure workers' compensation insurance. An applicant shall not be eligible to secure workers' compensation coverage from the corporation by canceling its current coverage during the first year of the corporation's operation.
B. Pursuant to this Part and the rules and regulations in conformity herewith, applicants shall be classified as a preferred risk or an accepted risk.
Acts 1991, No. 814, §1; eff. Nov. 20, 1991.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1400 cover?
Section RS 23:1400 ("Policy applications; risk classification") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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