N.Y. WKC Law § 308
This is the official text of N.Y. WKC Law § 308, part of New York’s WKC Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "WKC Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Liability for compensation
Official statutory text
§ 308. Liability for compensation. Compensation provided in this\narticle, including cash benefits, medical and chiropractic care and\nfuneral expenses, shall be paid by the chairman promptly out of the\nspecial fund created under this article and, except as to a disallowed\nclaim, without decision by the board.\n
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