(a) In a claim involving a minor who is employed illegally under State law, the Commission may double the amount of compensation and death benefits authorized by this title.
(b) When the Commission awards double compensation or death benefits under subsection (a) of this section:
(1) the employer of the minor is solely liable for the increased amount of compensation or death benefits; and
(2) an insurance policy may not provide for payment or indemnification of the employer of the minor for payment of the increased amount of compensation or death benefits.
(c) For purposes of this title, a certificate of the Commissioner of Labor and Industry is conclusive evidence of the legality of any employment of a minor.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Section 9-601 - Construction of Subtitle
Section 9-602 - Average Weekly Wage
Section 9-603 - State Average Weekly Wage
Section 9-604 - Computation of Compensation
Section 9-605 - Payment of Compensation by Employer or Insurer
Section 9-606 - Illegally Employed Minor -- Double Compensation
Section 9-608 - Occupational Disease -- Partial Cause of Death or Disability
Section 9-609 - Receipt of Compensation or Damages Under Law of Another State
Section 9-610 - Offset Against Other Benefits
Section 9-610.1 - Offsets or Credits Against Permanent Partial Disability Awards
Section 9-611 - Occupational Disease -- Abated Award Subject to Assessment