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It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. 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The insurance carrier, whether stock, mutual,\nreciprocal or interinsurer or other type or form of organization, to whom any\nsuch risk is assigned shall issue a policy of workers&#8217; compensation\ninsurance which will enable such employer to meet the requirements of this\nchapter.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 65-114.1; 1956, c. 358; 1968, c. 660, \u00a7 65.1-119; 1991,\nc. 355.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}