§ 5406.5

Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 831, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.

In the case of the death of an asbestos worker or firefighter from asbestosis, the period within which proceedings may be commenced for the collection of the benefits provided by Article 4 (commencing with Section 4700) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 is one year from the date of death.

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