California Labor Code

§ 3820

LAB § 3820 Effective Jan 1, 2003Div. 4 · Part 1 · Ch. 4 · Art. 5

Statute text

(a)In enacting this section, the Legislature declares that there exists a compelling interest in eliminating fraud in the workers’ compensation system. The Legislature recognizes that the conduct prohibited by this section is, for the most part, already subject to criminal penalties pursuant to other provisions of law. However, the Legislature finds and declares that the addition of civil money penalties will provide necessary enforcement flexibility. The Legislature, in exercising its plenary authority related to workers’ compensation, declares that these sections are both necessary and carefully tailored to combat the fraud and abuse that is rampant in the workers’ compensation system.

(b)It is unlawful to do any of the following:

(1)Willfully misrepresent any fact in order to obtain workers’ compensation insurance at less than the proper rate.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 6, Sec. 49. Effective January 1, 2003.