§ 19005.5. — 19005.5. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1266, Sec. 3.)

California § 19005.5.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 10.: DIVISION 10. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
• Part 1.: PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Powers and Duties

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(a)
The Department of Rehabilitation shall establish a program authorizing rehabilitation professionals serving industrially injured workers under the provisions of Labor Code Section 139.5 to refer clients to the Department of Rehabilitation for federal targeted jobs tax credit eligibility determination. The Department shall set forth the specific requirements, procedures, and eligibility criteria. The Department shall not be required to certify, for purposes of the federal targeted jobs tax credit, industrially injured workers who do not meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the federal Rehabilitation Act.
(b)
The Department shall be authorized to collect a fee from the insurer or self-insured employer in the amount necessary to determine eligibility and to certify the industrially injured worker for this program.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1266, Sec. 3.