Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-661
This is the official text of Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-661, part of Maryland’s Code, Labor and Employment — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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§9–661.
Official statutory text
(a) The employer or its insurer shall repair or replace an artificial eye, limb, tooth or other prosthetic appliance or eyeglasses damaged or destroyed because of an accident during the course of employment.
(b) If the employer or its insurer fails to make a repair or replacement required under subsection (a) of this section, the covered employee may make the repair or replacement at the expense of the employer or its insurer.
(c) If the employer or its insurer fails to make a repair or replacement required under subsection (a) of this section within 3 days after the damage or destruction occurs, the Commission may order the employer or its insurer to pay compensation to the covered employee for any lost time after the 3-day waiting period.
(b) If the employer or its insurer fails to make a repair or replacement required under subsection (a) of this section, the covered employee may make the repair or replacement at the expense of the employer or its insurer.
(c) If the employer or its insurer fails to make a repair or replacement required under subsection (a) of this section within 3 days after the damage or destruction occurs, the Commission may order the employer or its insurer to pay compensation to the covered employee for any lost time after the 3-day waiting period.
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