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(a) This section does not apply to compensation:
(1) for a serious disability under § 9-630 of this title; or
(2) payable by the Subsequent Injury Fund.
(b) Subject to the consent of the Commission, an insurer or self-insurer may convert an award of compensation for permanent partial disability, minus any attorney's fees, to a lump sum if the initial award did not exceed 51 weeks.
(c) An award may not be discounted because of a lump-sum payment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 9-730 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/labor-and-employment/md-code-labor-and-emply-sect-9-730/
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