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Chapter 97 Workers' Compensation Act.
Article 1 - Workers' Compensation Act.
97-62. "Silicosis" and "asbestosis" defined.
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97‑62. "Silicosis" and "asbestosis" defined.
The word "silicosis" shall mean the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust of silica or silicates. "Asbestosis" shall mean a characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust. (1935, c. 123.)
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