Cal. LAB § 4555.5
This is the official text of Cal. LAB § 4555.5, part of California’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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Official statutory text
Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating which has become final, is denied, the appeals board may order the petitioner to pay to the injured employee all costs incident to the furnishing of X-rays, laboratory services, medical reports, and medical testimony incurred by such employee in connection with the proceeding on such petition.
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