Rhode Island § 28-35-13 - Workers’ Compensation — Procedure
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§ 28-35-13. Workers’ Compensation — Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-35-13
§ 28-35-13. Insurance commissioner as agent to receive process.
Every employer subject to or who elects to become subject to chapters 29 — 38 of this title and/or his or her insurer shall be deemed to have appointed the insurance commissioner of this state or his or her successor in office to be his or her true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful processes, petitions, and notices in any action or proceeding against the employer and/or insurer, wherever that service is provided for in §§ 28-35-14 — 28-35-28.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 9, § 9; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-35-13.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-35-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-35-13 cover?
Section 28-35-13 ("Workers’ Compensation — Procedure") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 28-35-13?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 28-35-13 apply to my situation?
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