RCW 51.14.010: Duty to secure payment of compensation

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PDFRCW 51.14.010

Duty to secure payment of compensation—Options.

Every employer under this title shall secure the payment of compensation under this title by:

(1) Insuring and keeping insured the payment of such benefits with the state fund; or

(2) Qualifying as a self-insurer under this title.

[ 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 26.]

NOTES:

Effective dates—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.