Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 262-X-4-.06 - Garnishment And Assignment Of Compensation Awards

(1) An award shall not be subject to state or municipal taxation or to execution, attachment, or garnishment, except as same may pertain to an obligation for the support of dependent children or as the same may pertain to a creditor which has provided products, services or accommodations, the cost of which are included in the award.

(2) An assignment by the claimant to any future award is unenforceable, except:

(a) an assignment of any award for work loss to assure payment of court- ordered child support; or

(b) an assignment of any award for allowable expense to the extent that the benefits are for the cost of products, services or accommodations necessitated by the injury or death on which the claim is based and are provided or to be provided by the assignee.

Author: Martin A. Ramsay

Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.06

Filed October 27, 1987. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 9, 2004; effective April 13, 2004.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 15-23-5(14).