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§ 617.140 — “Silicosis” defined

Nevada § 617.140
JurisdictionNevada
Title 53LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Ch. 617Occupational
GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 617.140 (2026).

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“Silicosis” shall mean a disease of the lungs caused by breathing silica dust (silicon dioxide) producing fibrous nodules, distributed through the lungs and demonstrated by X-ray examination or by autopsy.

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Legislative History

[Part 26:44:1947; A 1949, 365 ; 1953, 297 ]

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