§386-154.5  Special assessments.  (a)  For the calendar year 1972 only, insurers of employers as defined in section 386-121(a)(1) shall pay a special assessment of one and one-quarter per cent on gross premiums as defined in section 431:7-202(a) and in accordance with the provisions of section 386-153.  For the calendar year 1973 only, such insurers shall pay a special assessment established by rule of the director not to exceed 1.6 times the 1972 special assessment.

     (b)  For the calendar year 1972 only, employers not insured under section 386-121(a)(1) shall pay a special assessment equal to 1.67 times the special charge as defined and in accordance with the provisions of section 386-154.  For the calendar year 1973 only, such employers shall pay a special assessment established by rule of the director not to exceed 1.6 times the 1972 special assessment.

     (c)  The assessments under this section shall be paid within thirty days from the receipt of notification by the department of commerce and consumer affairs. [L 1972, c 42, §5; am L 1973, c 183, §5; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1993, c 6, §15]