Sec. 2054.452. INVESTIGATIONS; COORDINATION. (a) The company may investigate cases of suspected fraud and violations of this code relating to workers' compensation insurance.
(b) The company may:
(1) coordinate the company's investigations with those conducted by the division of workers' compensation of the department to avoid duplication of efforts; and
(2) refer to the division of workers' compensation of the department a case that is not otherwise resolved by the company so that the division may:
(A) perform any further investigation necessary under the circumstances;
(B) conduct administrative violation proceedings; and
(C) assess and collect penalties and restitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 3B.054(b), eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 9.054(b), eff. September 1, 2007.
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