Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-17-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This exempt legislative rule establishes a program to require acceptance of disbursements by electronic transfer from the State-Administered Workers' Compensation Funds to vendors and claimants, pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code § 23-3-5.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§ 23-1-1(e), 23-2C-5, 23-2C-8 and 23-3-5. Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(c)(2), rules adopted by the Workers' Compensation Industrial Council are not subject to legislative approval as would otherwise be required under W. Va. Code § 29A-3-1et seq. Public notice requirements of that chapter and article, however, must be followed.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 28, 2021.1.4. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2021.