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MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-317 - Advisory Committee

    (a)    There is an Advisory Committee on the budget of the Commission.    (b)    (1)    The Advisory Committee consists of 12 members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Each member appointed by the Governor serves at the pleasure of the Governor.        (3)    The Governor shall appoint a chairman from among the members of the Advisory Committee.    (c)    In making the appointments, the Governor shall:        (1)    ensure that each geographic region of the State is represented;        (2)    ensure that various disciplines within the workers’ compensation community are represented, including:            (i)    business;            (ii)    labor;            (iii)    the insurance industry;            (iv)    the vocational rehabilitation industry;            (v)    the medical profession;            (vi)    claimants’ bar; and            (vii)    defense bar; and        (3)    consider, in consultation with the chairman, the recommendations made by representatives of each of these disciplines.    (d)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered.        (3)    A member may be reappointed.        (4)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    Members of the Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation, but each member shall be reimbursed for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official committee duties in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (f)    The Commission shall provide meeting space, budget analysis, and staff support for the Advisory Committee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-318 - Operating Budget

    (a)    By September 1 of each year, the Commission shall prepare a tentative operating budget for the next fiscal year and submit it to the Advisory Committee established under § 9-317 of this subtitle.    (b)    By November 1 of each year, the Advisory Committee shall review the tentative operating budget and make recommendations to the Commission as to any changes in any budget area of the Commission.    (c)    The Commission shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee prior to submitting the Commission’s final budget to the Governor.    (d)    By December 1 of each year, the Advisory Committee shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the recommendations that it made to the Commission on the Commission’s next fiscal year budget.    (e)    The Governor shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Authorized insurer” means a stock corporation or mutual association that is authorized under the Insurance Article to provide workers’ compensation insurance in the State.    (c)    “Governmental self-insurance group” means a group of governmental employers that self-insures in accordance with § 9-404 of this subtitle.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-402 - Coverage Required

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) through (f) of this section, each employer shall secure compensation for all covered employees of the employer by:        (1)    maintaining insurance with an authorized insurer;        (2)    participating in a governmental self–insurance group that meets the requirements of § 9–404 of this subtitle;        (3)    participating in a self–insurance group of private employers that meets the requirements of Title 25, Subtitle 3 of the Insurance Article;        (4)    maintaining self–insurance for an individual employer in accordance with §  9–405 of this subtitle; or        (5)    having a county board of education or private noncollegiate institution secure compensation under § 8–402(c) or § 7–114(d) of the Education Article.    (b)    The State shall secure compensation for jurors by maintaining insurance with the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company and paying to the Company the premiums set by the Board for the Company as necessary to provide compensation for jurors.    (c)    The Adjutant General shall secure compensation for officers and enlisted members of the organized militia of the State by maintaining insurance with the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company or an authorized insurer.    (d)    A licensed owner or trainer of a racehorse who is considered an employer under § 9–212 of this title is in compliance with the requirements of this subtitle if the owner or trainer is in compliance with the requirements of § 11–906 of the Business Regulation Article.    (e)    The Secretary of Human Services shall secure compensation for a recipient of public assistance who is a covered employee under § 9–224 of this title by maintaining insurance with the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company and paying to the Company the premiums set by the Board for the Company as necessary to provide compensation for those individuals.    (f)    Anne Arundel, Kent, and Prince George’s counties shall secure compensation for members of a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad by maintaining insurance with the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company or an authorized insurer.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-402.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-402.1 - Failure to Properly Classify Employee

    (a)    In this section, “knowingly” means having actual knowledge, deliberate ignorance, or reckless disregard for the truth.    (b)    An employer may not fail to properly classify an individual as an employee.    (c)    If the Commission determines that an employer failed to properly classify an individual as an employee, the Commission shall order the employer to secure compensation for the covered employee in accordance with § 9–407 of this subtitle.    (d)    If the Commission determines that an employer knowingly failed to properly classify an individual as an employee, the Commission shall, in conformance with § 9–310 of this title, assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.    (e)    (1)    A person may not knowingly advise an employer to take action for the purpose of violating this section.        (2)    A person found in violation of this subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $20,000.    (f)    An employer found to have knowingly violated this section who has also been found previously to have knowingly violated this section by a final order of a court or administrative unit may be assessed double the administrative penalties set forth in subsection (d) of this section for the new violation.    (g)    (1)    An employer may be assessed civil penalties by only one order of a court or administrative unit for the same actions constituting a knowing failure to properly classify an individual as an employee.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, an employer may be ordered to make restitution, pay any interest due, and otherwise comply with all applicable laws and regulations by orders of a court, the Commission, and all other relevant administrative units, including the Comptroller, the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Insurance Administration, and the Division of Labor and Industry.    (h)    If the Commission determines that an employer has failed to properly classify an individual as an employee, the Commission shall promptly notify the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Division of Labor and Industry, the insurer, if any, the Insurance Administration, and the Comptroller.    (i)    As authorized by State and federal law, units within the Maryland Department of Labor and the Department of Budget and Management, the Secretary of State, the Comptroller, the Insurance Administration, and other State agencies shall cooperate and share information concerning any suspected violation of this title.    (j)    The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-403 - Approval of Self-Insurance Plan

    (a)    An employer who wishes to self–insure under § 9–402(a)(4) of this subtitle and a governmental self–insurance group that wishes to establish joint self–insurance coverage under § 9–402(a)(2) of this subtitle shall get the approval of the Commission for the self–insurance plan of the employer or governmental self–insurance group.    (b)    To get the approval of the Commission for a self–insurance plan, an employer or a governmental self–insurance group shall apply to the Commission.    (c)    The Commission may approve or deny the use of a self–insurance plan by an employer or a governmental self–insurance group.    (d)    If the Commission denies the use of a self–insurance plan by an employer or governmental self–insurance group, the employer or governmental self–insurance group may apply to the Commission for approval to use another self–insurance plan.    (e)    The Commission may revoke or modify its approval for use of a self–insurance plan if the Commission determines that revoking or modifying approval is reasonably necessary:        (1)    to secure compensation; or        (2)    except for a public service corporation under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, to prevent or otherwise to reduce accidents.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-406 - Commission -- Exercise of Discretion

    In exercising the discretion granted to the Commission by this subtitle, the Commission shall consider:         (1)    each condition or fact about security and prompt payment of compensation, including:            (i)    the financial strength of the employer;            (ii)    the number of covered employees of the employer;            (iii)    the degree of hazard for covered employees of the employer;            (iv)    the likelihood that several covered employees will be injured or killed in the same accident; and            (v)    if the employer wants to use an authorized insurer, the reputation of the authorized insurer for fair and prompt settlement of claims for compensation; and        (2)    except for a public service corporation under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission, each condition or fact about prevention of accidents, including the relative effect of each method authorized under this subtitle on the employer and covered employees of the employer.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-408 - Restrictions on Agreements

    (a)    Any agreement of an employer that indemnifies the employer for damage or loss due to the injury of an employee caused by accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or negligence of the employer or an agent, officer, or servant of the employer is void unless the agreement also covers the liability of the employer to pay compensation under this title.    (b)    An agreement by a covered employee to pay to or for an employer any part of a premium for coverage under this title is void.    (c)    A letter of credit issued under this subtitle shall contain:        (1)    a provision that the letter of credit is irrevocable for the term specified;        (2)    a provision that the letter of credit renews automatically at the end of the term unless written notice of nonrenewal is sent by the financial institution to the Commission by registered mail at least 60 days before the date of expiration;        (3)    a statement that the letter of credit is not subject to any condition or qualification; and        (4)    a statement that the letter of credit is governed by the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits of the International Chamber of Commerce.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-409 - Judicial Review

    An employer may appeal any decision of the Commission under this subtitle to the circuit court for the county in which the employer resides.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage|Section 9-410 - Workers' Compensation Insurer Office and Personnel Requirements

    (a)    An insurer that provides workers’ compensation insurance in the State shall have in the State competent individuals who:        (1)    handle and adjust each disputed workers’ compensation claim in the State for the insurer; and        (2)    possess the knowledge and experience to handle and adjust each disputed claim.    (b)    An insurer that provides workers’ compensation insurance in the State shall establish a toll-free telephone number through which an insured or claimant, or a representative of an insured or claimant, may make direct telephone inquiries during regular business hours.    (c)    The Commission may assess a fine not exceeding $1,000 on an insurer that does not comply with this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-501 - Accidental Personal Injury

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided, each employer of a covered employee shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to:        (1)    the covered employee for an accidental personal injury sustained by the covered employee; or        (2)    the dependents of the covered employee for death of the covered employee:            (i)    resulting from an accidental personal injury sustained by the covered employee; and            (ii)    occurring within 7 years after the date of the accidental personal injury.    (b)    An employer is liable to provide compensation in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, regardless of fault as to a cause of the accidental personal injury.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-502 - Occupational Disease -- Compensation

    (a)    In this section, “disablement” means the event of a covered employee becoming partially or totally incapacitated:        (1)    because of an occupational disease; and        (2)    from performing the work of the covered employee in the last occupation in which the covered employee was injuriously exposed to the hazards of the occupational disease.    (b)    Subsection (c) of this section applies only to:        (1)    the employer in whose employment the covered employee was last injuriously exposed to the hazards of the occupational disease; and        (2)    the insurer liable for the risk when the covered employee, while employed by the employer, was last injuriously exposed to the hazards of the occupational disease.    (c)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section and except as otherwise provided, an employer and insurer to whom this subsection applies shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to:        (1)    a covered employee of the employer for disability of the covered employee resulting from an occupational disease; or        (2)    the dependents of the covered employee for death of the covered employee resulting from an occupational disease.    (d)    An employer and insurer are liable to provide compensation under subsection (c) of this section only if:        (1)    the occupational disease that caused the death or disability:            (i)    is due to the nature of an employment in which hazards of the occupational disease exist and the covered employee was employed before the date of disablement; or            (ii)    has manifestations that are consistent with those known to result from exposure to a biological, chemical, or physical agent that is attributable to the type of employment in which the covered employee was employed before the date of disablement; and        (2)    on the weight of the evidence, it reasonably may be concluded that the occupational disease was incurred as a result of the employment of the covered employee.    (e)    A covered employee or a dependent of the covered employee is not entitled to compensation for a disability or death that results from an occupational disease if, when the covered employee began employment with the employer, the covered employee falsely represented in writing that the covered employee had not been disabled, laid off, or compensated in damages or otherwise, due to the occupational disease for which the covered employee or dependent is seeking compensation.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-504 - Hernia

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided, an employer shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to a covered employee for a hernia caused by an accidental personal injury or by a strain arising out of and in the course of employment if:        (1)    the covered employee provides definite proof that satisfies the Commission that:            (i)    the hernia did not exist before the accidental personal injury or strain occurred; or            (ii)    as a result of the accidental personal injury or strain, a preexisting hernia has become so aggravated, incarcerated, or strangulated that an immediate operation is needed; and        (2)    notwithstanding any other provision of this title about notice, the accidental personal injury or strain was reported to the employer within 45 days after its occurrence.    (b)    If a covered employee fails to file a claim for compensation for a hernia caused by an accidental personal injury within the time period required under § 9–709(a) of this title, the covered employee may file the claim within 2 years after the date the accidental personal injury occurred unless the employer or its insurer has been prejudiced by the failure.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-505 - Occupational Deafness

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided, an employer shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to a covered employee for loss of hearing by the covered employee due to industrial noise in the frequencies of 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 hertz.    (b)    An employer is not liable for compensation for occupational deafness under subsection (a) of this section unless the covered employee claiming benefits worked for the employer in employment that exposed the covered employee to harmful noise for at least 90 days.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-507 - Degree of Risk

    Compensation may not be denied to a covered employee because of the degree of risk of the employment of the covered employee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-509 - Exclusivity of Compensation

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the liability of an employer under this title is exclusive.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the compensation provided under this title to a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee is in place of any right of action against any person.    (c)    (1)    If an employer fails to secure compensation in accordance with this title, a covered employee who has sustained an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease or, in case of death, the personal representative of the covered employee may:            (i)    bring a claim for compensation under this title; or            (ii)    bring an action for damages.        (2)    In an action of a covered employee or personal representative under this subsection, an employer may not plead as a defense that:            (i)    the covered employee assumed the risk of employment;            (ii)    the covered employee was contributorily negligent; or            (iii)    the negligence of a fellow servant caused the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease.    (d)    If a covered employee is injured or killed as the result of the deliberate intent of the employer to injure or kill the covered employee, the covered employee or, in the case of death, a surviving spouse, child, or dependent of the covered employee may:        (1)    bring a claim for compensation under this title; or        (2)    bring an action for damages against the employer.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 5 - Entitlement to and Liability for Compensation|Section 9-510 - Action After Repeal or Invalidation of Provisions

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the provisions of this title that provide compensation for an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease are adjudicated invalid or repealed, a covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee, who would have been entitled to compensation, may bring any action within the earlier of:        (1)    1 year after the adjudication or repeal; or        (2)    the time allowed by law for bringing any action for an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease, not counting the time between the occurrence of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease or resulting death and the adjudication or repeal.    (b)    An individual may not bring an action for damages for an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease under this section if compensation for the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease has been paid in full under this title, either by lump sum or periodic payment.    (c)    Compensation paid under this title shall be credited against a judgment in an action under this section.