OAR 836-085-0201: Statutory Authority; Purpose; Applicability

(1) OAR 836-085-0201 to 836-085-0230 are adopted pursuant to the specific authority of 737.322, and the general rulemaking authority of the Director in ORS 731.244, to carry out 746.240 and the orderly administration of ORS Chapter 737 with respect to the workers' compensation experience rating system and its supporting statistical plan. (2) The purpose of OAR 836-085-0201 to 836-085-0230 is to amend the authorized workers' compensation experience rating system for timely apprising insured employers of their premium modification factors so the employers can make necessary adjustments in the cost of goods or services sold. (3) OAR 836-085-0201 to 836-085-0230 apply to all workers' compensation policies delivered or issued for delivery to employers in this state.