Creation of this program was directed by Act 94-680, Regular Session 1994, Alabama State Legislature. Concurrently, there was established the State Employee Injury Compensation Trust Fund, with all receipts deposited in the Trust Fund used only to carry out the provisions of Act 94-680. The purpose of the Employee Injury Compensation Program is to provide compensation for employees of the state and its agencies, departments, boards, or commissions, except as excluded by law, who suffer personal injury as a result of accidents arising out of and in the course of their state employment. Terms and conditions of the Program are to be determined by the Director of Finance, State of Alabama. The Program is effective October 1, 1994. The cost of the program and its administration will be paid from the funds appropriated for the operation of state departments, agencies, boards and commissions, to which the Director of Finance may apportion the cost.
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Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-8-1-.01
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Act 94-680, Regular Session.