An individual qualifies for the exemption provided in ORS § 656.027 only if the newspaper publishing company or independent newspaper dealer or contractor utilizing the individual:

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(1) Encourages any minor so utilized to remain in school and attend classes;

(2) Encourages any minor so utilized to not allow newspaper carrier duties to interfere with any school activities of the individual;

(3) Provides accident insurance coverage for the individual while the individual is engaged in newspaper carrier duties that is at least equal to the following:

(a) $250,000 unallocated hospital and medical benefits;

(b) $10 per week lost time benefits for a period of 52 weeks; and

(c) $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit; and

(4) Provides the individual with a clear, written explanation or description of the amount and the terms and conditions of the insurance coverage required by this section, including a specific statement that the insurance coverage is in lieu of benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Law. [1977 c.835 § 4; 1981 c.535 § 53]

[Repealed by 1965 c.285 § 95]

[Amended by 1959 c.448 § 10; repealed by 1965 c.285 § 95a]

[Repealed by 1965 c.285 § 95]

[Amended by 1955 c.320 § 1; 1965 c.285 § 17; renumbered 656.031]

[Amended by 1953 c.673 § 2; 1959 c.448 § 11; repealed by 1965 c.285 § 97]

[1969 c.527 § 3; repealed by 1979 c.815 § 9]

[Repealed by 1965 c.285 § 95]

[Amended by 1957 c.554 § 1; repealed by 1965 c.285 § 95]