§ 9-227. Sole proprietor

   (a) In general. -- Unless an election is made in accordance with this section, a sole proprietor is not a covered employee.

(b) Election. -- A sole proprietor may elect to be a covered employee if the proprietor devotes full time to the business of the proprietorship.

(c) Notice of election. -- An election under this section is not effective until the proprietor submits to the Commission and to the insurer of the proprietor a written notice that names the individual who is to be a covered employee.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 21, 67; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; 1996, ch. 437; 2002, ch. 227.