Statute · New York Workers' Compensation Law
N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 49-aa — Declaration of purpose
N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 49-aa
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Workers' Compensation Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 49-aa. Declaration of purpose. The compensability of claims for loss of hearing resulting from exposure to industrial noise has created a problem in this state which is a matter of grave concern to the legislature. The legislature, therefore, finds and declares that the public interest can…
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N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 49-aa — Declaration of purpose is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 49-aa. Declaration of purpose. The compensability of claims for loss of hearing resulting from exposure to industrial noise has created a problem in this state which is a matter of grave concern to the legislature. The legislature, therefore, finds and declares that the public interest can best be served by providing that compensation for occupational loss of hearing shall be paid only as provided in this article and subject to the conditions and limitations hereinafter set forth.