Section 23.35.070. Benefits.

A fisherman, upon becoming disabled, is entitled to receive benefits as follows: immediately after the fisherman sustains an injury or disability arising out of an accident directly connected with operations as a fisherman, either ashore in the state or in Alaska water, or suffers an occupational disease, the fisherman is entitled to emergency treatment, transportation to the nearest place where approved medical facilities are available, medical care, and hospitalization. In this section, "Alaska water" means the inland and territorial water of the state and the fishery conservation zone adjacent to the state established by 16 U.S.C. 1811 (Sec. 101, Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 1976).

Notes

Implemented As

8 AAC 55.010
8 AAC 55.020
8 AAC 55.025

References

8 AAC 55.900

History

(Sec. 5 ch 100 SLA 1951; am Sec. 2 ch 99 SLA 1955; am Sec. 1 ch 59 SLA 1957; am Sec. 1 ch 15 SLA 1979)