Ohio § 1739.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1739.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1739.02.
(A) The following groups that have been organized and maintained in good faith for a
continuous period of five years or more for purposes other than obtaining insurance
may establish, maintain, or operate a group self-insurance program under a multiple
employer welfare arrangement that is chartered and created in this state under sections 1739.01 to 1739.22 of the Revised Code : (1) A chamber of commerce; (2) A trade association; (3) An industry association; (4) A professional association; (5) A voluntary employee beneficiary association that is exempt from taxation by the
internal revenue service under section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended; (6) A business league that is exempt from taxation by the internal revenue service under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended; (7) Any other association that the superintendent of insurance may define by rule. (B) Except as provided in section 9.833 and sections 1739.01 to 1739.22 of the Revised Code , no multiple employer welfare arrangement or other entity by which two or more employers
jointly participate in a common employee welfare benefit plan shall operate a group
self-insurance program in this state after four months after April 9, 1993. (C) Sections 1739.01 to 1739.22 of the Revised Code do not apply to any entity that establishes, maintains, or operates a fully insured
program. (D) No person shall establish, operate, or maintain a multiple employer welfare arrangement
providing benefits through a group self-insurance program in this state unless the
multiple employer welfare arrangement has a valid certificate of authority from the
superintendent of insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1739.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1739.02 cover?
Section 1739.02 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1739.02?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1739.02 apply to my situation?
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