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NY Work Comp L § 316 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 316 - Record of Enrollment.

§  316.  Record  of  enrollment.  Each local director of civil defense   shall maintain a record of enrollment of civil  defense  volunteers  who   are  personnel  of the volunteer agencies sponsored by his local office.   Each record shall contain the name and address  of  the  volunteer,  the   name  of  his employer, date of enrollment and authorized classification   or assignment to duty, including the times of his assigned duty, as well   as changes in  or  termination  of  enrollment.  Such  record  shall  be   maintained  in  duplicate  and  the  duplicate records shall be filed in   separate places for greater security in the event of attack.Records of enrollment  shall  be  open  for  inspection  during  usual   business hours by the chairman or by an officer or employee of the board   designated  by  the  chairman.  The  local director shall furnish to the   chairman on request such information in the record of enrollment  as  is   required for administration of this article.In  the  event  of attack, actual or imminent, for which volunteers in   any part of the area under the jurisdiction  of  a  local  director  are   mobilized,  the  local  director shall forthwith deliver to the chairman   one of such duplicate records of enrollment.If the civil defense volunteers enrolled by a local office  shall,  in   accordance  with  a  mutual aid agreement approved by the New York state   civil defense commission, respond to a request for assistance  from  any   place,  either  within  or without the state, which has suffered attack,   and shall perform therein authorized civil  defense  duties,  the  local   director  shall  forthwith deliver to the chairman one of such duplicate   records of enrollment.The information contained in such record of  enrollment  delivered  to   the  chairman  shall be prima facie evidence of information on which the   chairman may rely in paying claims of civil defense volunteers or  their   dependents  under  this  article; and if such record is not delivered to   the chairman as required by this section,  the  burden  of  proving  his   right  to  compensation  under this article in the case of civil defense   volunteers of the local office shall rest on the claimant.
NY Work Comp L § 317 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 317 - Determination of Contested Claims for Compensation.

§  317.  Determination  of  contested claims for compensation. A civil   defense volunteer may file with the board a notice that  his  claim  for   compensation  under  this article has not been paid, and the board shall   have full power and authority to determine all  issues  in  relation  to   every  such  claim  and  shall  file  its  decision in the office of the   chairman. The decision of the board shall be final as to  all  questions   of  fact  and,  except  as  provided  in section twenty-three, as to all   questions of law.
NY Work Comp L § 318 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 318 - Rules of Evidence; Modification of Board Decisions or Orders; Appeals.

§  318.  Rules of evidence; modification of board decisions or orders;   appeals. The provisions  of  section  two  hundred  twenty-two  of  this   chapter  are  made  applicable  to  claims  for  compensation under this   article.
NY Work Comp L § 319 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 319 - Special Fund for Civil Defense Volunteers.

§  319.  Special  fund  for  civil defense volunteers. There is hereby   created a fund which shall be  known  as  the  special  fund  for  civil   defense  volunteers  to provide for payment of cash benefits and medical   care  and  funeral  expenses  under  this  article   and   expenses   of   administration  under section three hundred twenty-five of this article.   Such fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated therefor or  credited   thereto.
NY Work Comp L § 320 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 320 - Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Custodian of Fund.

§  320.  Commissioner  of taxation and finance custodian of fund.  The   commissioner of taxation and finance  shall  be  the  custodian  of  the   special fund for workmen's compensation for civil defense volunteers and   all  disbursements  for compensation therefrom shall be paid by him upon   drafts signed by the chairman or those authorized by  the  chairman  for   that  purpose.  The  commissioner  of  taxation and finance shall give a   separate and additional bond in an  amount  to  be  fixed  by  and  with   sureties  approved by the state comptroller conditioned for the faithful   performance of his duty as custodian of the fund.   The commissioner  of   taxation  and finance may deposit any portion of the fund not needed for   immediate use, in the manner and subject to all the  provisions  of  law   respecting  the  deposit of state funds by him.  Interest earned by such   portion of the fund  deposited  by  the  commissioner  of  taxation  and   finance shall be collected by him and placed to the credit of the fund.
NY Work Comp L § 321 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 321 - Reinsurance.

§  321.  Reinsurance.  Funds  credited  to  the  special  fund for the   purposes of this article may be used to effect insurance or  reinsurance   with  the  war  damage  corporation  or  with  any  other  authority  or   instrumentality, public or  private,  or  otherwise  to  distribute  the   liability for compensation payable to civil defense volunteers.
NY Work Comp L § 322 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 322 - Rehabilitation.

§  322.  Rehabilitation.  Fees for rehabilitation services to disabled   civil defense volunteers shall be paid out of the  special  fund  in  an   amount  approved  by  the  chairman,  and  shall  be  the reasonable and   necessary cost of such services, including services of  a  physician  or   rehabilitation  facility  specially  qualified  to render rehabilitation   services. Expenses of rehabilitation may include travel, board and room,   when necessary.
NY Work Comp L § 323 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 323 - Limitation of Liability.

§  323.  Limitation  of  liability. The special fund for civil defense   volunteers created by this article  shall  be  the  sole  and  exclusive   source  for  payment  of compensation provided by this article for civil   defense volunteers.
NY Work Comp L § 324 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 324 - Distribution of Unexpended Assets of the Special Fund.

§  324. Distribution of unexpended assets of the special fund.  Within   five years after the period of emergency as defined in the state defense   emergency act shall have  expired,  the  chairman  shall  determine  the   amount  of  outstanding  liabilities  of  the  special  fund  and  shall   establish reasonable reserves to pay to claimants cash benefits, medical   care and funeral expenses, and to meet the cost of administering  unpaid   claims  and  the expenses of liquidating the fund in a sum allocated for   that purpose by the director of the budget, and the same shall become  a   charge  against the fund. Any balance in the fund after establishment of   such reserves shall be forthwith paid to the comptroller for the general   fund.
NY Work Comp L § 325 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 325 - Administration Expenses.

§  325.  Administration  expenses. The entire expense of administering   this article shall be paid out of the special fund and charged thereto.At least thirty days prior to the first days of April and  October  in   each  year,  the chairman shall submit to the director of the budget for   his approval an estimated budget of expenditures for the succeeding  six   months.  In the event of attack within the state for which civil defense   volunteers are mobilized or outside the state if, in accordance  with  a   mutual  aid  agreement  approved  by  the  New  York state civil defense   commission, civil defense volunteers of any local office  respond  to  a   request  for  assistance,  the  chairman shall prepare and submit to the   director  of  the  budget  for  his  approval  an  estimated  budget  of   expenditures for funds to be allocated to the board during the period of   emergency. There may not be expended for purposes of such administration   more  than  the  amounts  specified  in  such  budget  for  each item of   expenditure, except as authorized by the director  of  the  budget.  The   funds  so  allocated by the director of the budget shall be available to   the workmen's compensation board for services  and  expenses,  including   travel  outside  the  state, to carry out the provisions of this article   and shall be paid  from  the  treasury  on  audit  and  warrant  of  the   comptroller  on  vouchers  approved  by  the  chairman, vice chairman or   secretary of the board. If there be officers or employees of  the  board   whose  duties  relate partly to the general work of the board and partly   to such administration, and in case there  is  other  expense  which  is   incurred  jointly on behalf of the general work of the board and to such   administration, an equitable apportionment of the expense shall be  made   and  the  part thereof which is applicable to administration as provided   in this article shall be chargeable thereto.
NY Work Comp L § 326 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 326 - Penalties.

§  326.  Penalties.  1. If for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or   payment under the provisions of this  article  or  for  the  purpose  of   influencing  any determination regarding any benefit payment, either for   himself or another, any person shall wilfully make a false statement  or   representation  or  fail to disclose a material fact, he shall be guilty   of a misdemeanor.2. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, any person   who for the purpose of obtaining  any  benefit  or  payment  under  this   article,  or  for the purpose of influencing any determination regarding   any benefit payment, knowingly makes a false statement with regard to  a   material  fact,  shall  not be entitled to receive any benefits, cash or   medical, for the disability claimed.
NY Work Comp L § 327 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 327 - Application of Other Provisions of Chapter.

§  327. Application of other provisions of chapter. All the powers and   duties conferred or imposed upon the chairman and board by this  chapter   that  are  necessary  for  the  administration  of  this article and not   inconsistent therewith are, to that extent, hereby  made  applicable  to   this  article.  The several rights, privileges and obligations set forth   in other articles of this chapter, and not inconsistent with the rights,   privileges and obligations provided herein, are deemed  incorporated  in   this article and are made a part hereof.
NY Work Comp L § 328 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10 - Workmen's Compensation Act for Civil Defense Volunteers 328 - Separability of Provisions.

§  328.  Separability  of provisions. If any provisions of this act or   the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held  invalid,   the remainder of this act and the application of such provision to other   persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
NY Work Comp L § 350 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10-A - Preferred Provider Organizations 350 - Short Title.

§  350.  Short  title. This article may be known and shall be cited as   the "preferred provider organization act".
NY Work Comp L § 351 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10-A - Preferred Provider Organizations 351 - Preferred Provider Organizations; Contracts.

§   351.   Preferred  provider  organizations;  contracts.  The  state   insurance fund, any stock corporation, mutual corporation or  reciprocal   insurer  authorized  to  transact  the business of workers' compensation   insurance in this state or self-insurer may contract  with  a  preferred   provider  organization  to deliver all medical services mandated by this   chapter, provided such contract takes effect on or after January  first,   nineteen  hundred  ninety-seven  and  the insurer or the employer has no   financial interest in the preferred provider organization.  Where  there   is  a  duty  to  collectively  bargain,  an  employer shall collectively   bargain the use and implementation of a preferred provider  organization   with the authorized collective bargaining agent of its employees.
NY Work Comp L § 352 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10-A - Preferred Provider Organizations 352 - Preferred Provider Organizations; Defined.

§  352.  Preferred  provider  organizations;  defined. As used in this   article, the term "preferred provider organization"  or  "P.P.O."  shall   mean  a  plan  licensed pursuant to section three hundred fifty-three of   this article owned, operated or administered by an entity that  provides   for the delivery of all services required by this chapter to all persons   covered by such plan.
NY Work Comp L § 353 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10-A - Preferred Provider Organizations 353 - Preferred Provider Organizations; Licensing.

§ 353. Preferred provider organizations; licensing.  To be licensed as   a  preferred  provider  organization any entity, except any organization   which provides limited health care services, shall make  an  application   to  the commissioner of health and shall submit therewith an application   fee of five hundred dollars. Such application shall  be  accompanied  by   the information prescribed in regulation. Such information shall include   but not be limited to the following:1. the standards by which the providers participating in the preferred   provider organization shall be selected;2. the names and credentials of all individuals and organizations that   will provide service under the preferred provider organization, together   with   appropriate   evidence   of  compliance  with  all  licensing  or   certification requirements for  such  individuals  or  organizations  to   practice in this state;3.  a  description of any final disposition of professional misconduct   charges against any of  the  individuals  or  organizations  which  will   provide  medical  or  other  health  care  services  under the preferred   provider organization program;4. the names and professional qualifications of providers licensed  by   the board in each medical specialty;5.  the names and certifications of hospitals from which employees may   choose in the event that hospitalization is necessary;6. a description of the times, places and manner of providing services   under the preferred providers organization;7. a  detailed  description  of  procedures  to  be  followed  by  the   preferred   providers   organization   for  ongoing  quality  assurance,   utilization review and dispute resolution.Each preferred provider organization formed pursuant to  this  article   shall  comply  with the provisions of sections forty-four hundred eight,   forty-four hundred eight-a, forty-four hundred six-c, forty-four hundred   six-d, subdivisions five and six of section forty-four hundred three and   article forty-nine of the  public  health  law.    The  commissioner  of   health,  in  consultation  with  the  chair of the workers' compensation   board may waive or modify the application of these  provisions  to  such   organizations where appropriate.
NY Work Comp L § 354 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10-A - Preferred Provider Organizations 354 - Preferred Provider Organizations; Medical Treatment.

§  354.  Preferred  provider organizations; medical treatment. 1. Each   preferred provider organization shall provide at least two providers  in   every  medical specialty from which the employee may choose and at least   two hospitals from which the employee  may  choose  in  the  event  that   hospitalization  is necessary. The commissioner of health may waive such   numerical requirements upon a finding  that  the  geographical  area  in   which  the  preferred  provider  organization is located cannot meet the   requirements.2. An employee may seek medical treatment from outside  the  preferred   provider  organization  thirty  days  after  his or her first visit to a   preferred  provider  organization  provider.  In  the  event  that  such   employee   seeks   medical  treatment  outside  the  preferred  provider   organization the employer may require a second opinion from  a  provider   within the preferred provider organization.3.  An employee may seek a second opinion with respect to such medical   treatment  from  another  provider   within   the   preferred   provider   organization at any time.
NY Work Comp L § 355 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 10-A - Preferred Provider Organizations 355 - Preferred Provider Organizations; Medical Fee Schedules.

§  355.  Preferred provider organizations; medical fee schedules.  The   medical fee schedules authorized pursuant to section  thirteen  of  this   chapter  shall not apply to any medical services provided by a preferred   provider organization pursuant to the provisions of this article.
NY Work Comp L § 400 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 11 - Laws Repealed; When to Take Effect 400 - Laws Repealed.

§  400. Laws repealed. Article fourteen-a and sections two hundred and   fifteen to two  hundred  and  nineteen-g,  both  inclusive,  of  chapter   thirty-six of the laws of nineteen hundred and nine, as added by chapter   six  hundred  and  seventy-four of the laws of nineteen hundred and ten,   are hereby repealed.
NY Work Comp L § 401 (2021)
2021 New York Laws WKC - Workers' Compensation Article 11 - Laws Repealed; When to Take Effect 401 - When to Take Effect.

§  401. When to take effect. This chapter as amended shall take effect   July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-two.
NY Arts & Cult Aff L § 1.01 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ACA - Arts and Cultural Affairs Title A - Short Title Article 1 - Short Title 1.01 - Short Title.

§ 1.01. Short  title.  This  chapter  shall  be known as the "arts and   cultural affairs law" and may be cited as such.
NY Arts & Cult Aff L § 3.01 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ACA - Arts and Cultural Affairs Title B - Promotion of the Arts Article 3 - Council on the Arts 3.01 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Policy.

§ 3.01. Legislative  findings  and declaration of policy. It is hereby   found that many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view,  enjoy  or   participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas,   dance  and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture,   and the performing and fine arts generally. It is hereby  further  found   that,  with  increasing  leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the   arts are of increasing importance and that the general  welfare  of  the   people  of  the  state will be promoted by giving further recognition to   the arts as a vital aspect of our culture and heritage and as  a  valued   means of expanding the scope of our educational programs.It  is  hereby  declared  to  be  the policy of the state to join with   private patrons and with  institutions  and  professional  organizations   concerned  with the arts to insure that the role of the arts in the life   of our communities will continue to grow and  will  play  an  ever  more   significant  part  in  the  welfare  and  educational  experience of our   citizens and in maintaining the paramount position of this state in  the   nation and in the world as a cultural center.It  is further declared that all activities undertaken by the state in   carrying out this  policy  shall  be  directed  toward  encouraging  and   assisting  rather  than  in  any  ways  limiting the freedom of artistic   expression that is essential for the well-being of the arts.
NY Arts & Cult Aff L § 3.03 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ACA - Arts and Cultural Affairs Title B - Promotion of the Arts Article 3 - Council on the Arts 3.03 - Council on the Arts.

§ 3.03. Council  on  the  arts.  1.  The  council  on  the arts in the   executive department is hereby continued. The twenty-one  members  shall   be,  broadly  representative  of  all  fields of the performing and fine   arts, to be appointed by the governor, with the advice  and  consent  of   the  senate,  from among private citizens who are widely known for their   professional competence and experience in connection with the performing   and fine arts. In making such appointments, due consideration  shall  be   given  to  the recommendations made by representative civic, educational   and professional associations and groups, concerned with or  engaged  in   the   production  or  presentation  of  the  performing  and  fine  arts   generally.2. The term of office of each member of  the  council  shall  be  five   years.   Vacancies in the council occurring otherwise than by expiration   of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the  same  manner  as   original  appointments.  The  governor shall designate a chairperson and   two vice-chairpersons from the members of the council, to serve as  such   at  the  pleasure  of  the  governor. The chairperson shall be the chief   executive officer of the council.3. The chairperson shall receive compensation fixed  by  the  governor   and  shall  be  reimbursed  for  all  expenses  actually and necessarily   incurred by him in the performance of his duties hereunder,  within  the   amount  made  available  by appropriation therefor. The other members of   the council shall receive no compensation for their services, but  shall   be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them   in  the  performance  of  their  duties hereunder within the amount made   available by appropriation therefor.4. The chairperson  may  appoint  such  officers,  experts  and  other   employees  as  he  may deem necessary, prescribe their duties, fix their   compensation and provide for  reimbursement  of  their  expenses  within   amounts available therefor by appropriation.