1-40-104. Division powers and duties.

(a) The division shall:

(i) Hear and determine all matters relating to claims for compensation;

(ii) Publish annually a report showing its fiscal transactions for the preceding year, the amount of its accumulated cash and securities and a balance sheet showing its financial condition by means of an actuarial evaluation of commission assets and liabilities;

(iii) Keep a true and accurate record of all its proceedings, which record is open to public inspection at all reasonable hours;

(iv) Promulgate reasonable rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this act pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act;

(v) Perform any other functions necessary to carry out the purpose of this act;

(vi) Hearings and final decisions on victim's compensations awards conducted by the division shall be exempt from the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, including the provisions for judicial review under W.S. 16-3-114 and 16-3-115.

(b) In addition to any other powers specified by law, the division is empowered to:

(i) Request access to any reports of investigations, medical records or other data necessary to assist the division in making a determination of eligibility for compensation under this act. Upon authorization of the attorney general, law enforcement officials, state agencies and local government units shall provide assistance or information requested by the division;

(ii) Publicize the availability of compensation and information regarding the filing of claims;

(iii) Investigate claims;

(iv) Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 81, § 3.

(v) Subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, require the production of records and other evidence, administer oaths or affirmations, conduct hearings and receive relevant evidence;

(vi) Apply for and accept and administer monies from the federal government, its agencies and all other sources, public and private, for carrying out any of its functions;

(vii) Collect, develop, analyze and maintain statistical information, records and reports as the division determines relevant or necessary to carry out its powers and duties pursuant to this act;

(viii) After exhausting all alternatives available in paragraphs (i), (iii), (v) and (vi) of this subsection, direct and pay for medical examinations of victims as the division determines necessary to verify claims of economic loss due to injury;

(ix) Collect all monies authorized by this act to be collected by the division; and

(x) Pay all compensation or other benefits that are determined to be due under this act and under division rules and regulations.

(c) Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 81, § 3.