ยง 164. Disablement of a participant in World Trade Center rescue,
recovery and clean-up operations treated as an accident. The date of
disablement of a participant in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and
clean-up operations resulting from a qualifying condition that is
causally related to such participant shall be treated as the happening
of an accident within the meaning of this chapter and the procedure and
practice provided in this chapter shall apply to all proceedings under
this article, except where otherwise specifically provided herein. The
board shall determine the date of disablement that is most beneficial to
the claimant.
Structure New York Laws
Article 8-A - World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery and Clean-Up Operations
162 - Registration of Participation in World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery and Clean-Up Operations.
163 - Notice; Participants in the World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery and Clean-Up Operations.
165 - Reopening of Disallowed Claims.
166 - Liability of Employer and Insurance Carrier.