RCW 51.16.040: Occupational diseases.

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51.16.035 << 51.16.040 >> 51.16.042

PDFRCW 51.16.040

Occupational diseases.

The compensation and benefits provided for occupational diseases shall be paid and in the same manner as compensation and benefits for injuries under this title.

[ 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 83; 1961 c 23 § 51.16.040. Prior: 1959 c 308 § 12; 1941 c 235 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 7679-1.]

NOTES:

Effective dates—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.