N.Y. WKC Law § 49-AA
This is the official text of N.Y. WKC Law § 49-AA, 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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Declaration of purpose
Official statutory text
§ 49-aa. Declaration of purpose. The compensability of claims for loss\nof hearing resulting from exposure to industrial noise has created a\nproblem in this state which is a matter of grave concern to the\nlegislature. The legislature, therefore, finds and declares that the\npublic interest can best be served by providing that compensation for\noccupational loss of hearing shall be paid only as provided in this\narticle and subject to the conditions and limitations hereinafter set\nforth.\n
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