There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 52 - Workers' Compensation
Article 3 - Occupational Disease Disablement
Section 52-3-11 - Last employer liable; exception.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 52-3-11 (2017)
52-3-11. Last employer liable; exception.
Where compensation is payable for an occupational disease the only employer liable shall be the employer in whose employment the employee was last injuriously exposed to the hazards of employment resulting in such disease, provided that in the case of silicosis or asbestosis the only employer liable shall be the employer in whose employment the employee was last exposed to harmful quantities of silicon dioxide (SiO2) dust or asbestos dust during a period of sixty days or more.
History: 1941 Comp., 57-1111, enacted by Laws 1945, ch. 135, 11; 1953 Comp., 59-11-11.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New Mexico may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
