§613. Silicosis
In the absence of evidence in favor of the claim, disability or death from silicosis is presumed not to be due to the nature of any occupation, unless during the 15 years immediately preceding the date of disability the employee was exposed to the inhalation of silica dust over a period of at least 2 years. If the employee has been employed by the same employer during the whole of the 2-year period, the employee's right to compensation against such employer is affected by the fact that the employee had been employed during any part of the 2-year period outside of the State. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Part 2: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE LAW
Chapter 15: OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE LAW
39-A §603. Occupational disease defined
39-A §605. Aggravation of occupational disease
39-A §606. Date from which compensation is computed; employer liable
39-A §607. Notice of incapacity; filing of claim
39-A §609. Compensation limits
39-A §610. Examination of employees
39-A §611. Impartial medical advice
39-A §612. Occupational loss of hearing