§ 9-1008. Assessment -- Compensation abated or not awarded; death without dependent

   (a) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to an award against the Subsequent Injury Fund.

(b) Compensation abated or not awarded. -- The Commission shall impose an assessment of 10%, not exceeding $ 4,500, against compensation awarded or likely to be awarded against an insured or self-insured employer and not paid if the Commission determines that the compensation is not awarded or is abated because of:

   (1) death; or

   (2) lack of a covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee eligible for the compensation.

(c) Death without dependent. -- On expiration of the time period within which a claim may be filed under this title, the Commission shall assess the insurer or self-insured employer $ 4,500 if a covered employee dies:

   (1) due to an accidental personal injury or occupational disease; and

   (2) without any surviving dependent.

(d) Payment to Fund. -- The Commission shall direct payment of an assessment under subsection (b) or (c) of this section into the Fund.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 91; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 21, § 5; 1992, ch. 22, § 1.