Washington § 51.14.010 - Duty to secure payment of compensation — Options.

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§ 51.14.010. Duty to secure payment of compensation — Options.

Every employer under this title shall secure the payment of compensation under this title by:
(1) Insuring and keeping insured the payment of such benefits with the state fund; or
(2) Qualifying as a self-insurer under this title.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 289 s 26.]

Notes

Effective dates—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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