§ 43.21F.420. Western interstate nuclear compact -- Application of state laws, benefits, when persons dispatched to another state
The laws of the state of Washington and any benefits payable thereunder shall apply and be payable to any persons dispatched to another state pursuant to Article VI of the compact. If the aiding personnel are officers or employees of the state of Washington or any subdivisions thereof, they shall be entitled to the same workers' compensation or other benefits in case of injury or death to which they would have been entitled if injured or killed while engaged in coping with a nuclear incident in their jurisdictions of regular employment.
[1987 c 185 § 15; 1969 c 9 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.31.420.]
Notes:
Intent -- Severability -- 1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.
Severability -- 1969 c 9: See note following RCW 43.21F.400.
Sections: Previous 43.21F.010 43.21F.015 43.21F.025 43.21F.045 43.21F.055 43.21F.060 43.21F.090 43.21F.400 43.21F.405 43.21F.410 43.21F.415 43.21F.420
Last modified: April 7, 2009