Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-12-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- These rules shall govern the compromise and settlement of workers' compensation issues pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-5-7.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§ 23-2C-5(c)(2); 23-2C-22; 33-2-10(b); 33-2-20(a); 23-4-1 et seq.; 23-5-1; 23-5-7. Pursuant to W. Va. Code §§ 23-2C-5(c)(2) and 33-2-10(b), rules adopted by the industrial council and the Insurance Commissioner are not subject to legislative approval as would otherwise be required under W. Va. Code, § 29A-3-1 et seq. Public notice requirements of that chapter and article, however, must be followed.1.3. Filing Date. -- October 16, 2019.1.4. Effective Date. -- November 15, 2019.