Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 56-26-133 - Effect of sole proprietor or partner's election against coverage under Workers' Compensation Law(a) This chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to deny coverage of any sole proprietor or partner under any individual or group accident and sickness policy such person may have in effect, in cases where the sole proprietor or partner has elected not to be covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, compiled in title 50, chapter 6, for injuries sustained by the person that would have been covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, had the sole proprietor or partner elected to come within the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law, as provided in § 50-6-102.(b) Nothing in this section shall require coverage of occupational injuries or sicknesses, if such are not covered under the terms of the policy without reference to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.