(d) Any nonprofit organization that elects to become liable for payments in lieu
of contributions shall be required within thirty (30) days after the effective
date of its election, to execute and file with the department a surety bond
approved by the department or it may elect instead to deposit with the
department money or securities of equal present monetary value.
The amount of the bond or deposit required by the department shall be set at
one per centum of the organization's taxable wages for the most recent four
calendar quarters prior to such election. If an organization did not pay wages
throughout the specific four calendar quarters, the amount of the bond or
deposit shall be set by the department. Refunds of deposits shall be made by the
department according to appropriate rules and regulations developed by the
department relative to termination of election for payments in lieu of
contributions or as to delinquencies in payments due.
((d) amended July 9, 1976, P.L.842, No.147) (1106 added Sept. 27, 1971, P.L.460, No.108)