ENTITLED, An Act to
revise certain provisions regarding the statutes of limitation for workers'
compensation claims.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section
1.
That
§
62-7-35
be amended to read as follows:
62-7-35.
The right to compensation under this title shall be forever barred unless a written
petition for hearing pursuant to § 62-7-12 is filed by the claimant with the department within two
years after the self-insurer or insurer notifies the claimant and the department, in writing, that it
intends to deny coverage in whole or in part under this title. If the denial is in part, the bar shall only
apply to such part.
Section
2.
That
§
62-7-35.1
be amended to read as follows:
62-7-35.1.
In any case in which any benefits have been tendered pursuant to this title on account
of an injury, any claim for additional compensation shall be barred, unless the claimant files a written
petition for hearing pursuant to
§
62-7-12 with the department within three years from the date of
the last payment of benefits. The provisions of this section do not apply to review and revision of
payments or other benefits under § 62-7-33.
An Act to revise certain provisions regarding the statutes of limitation for workers' compensation
claims.
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I certify that the attached
Act
originated in the
SENATE as
Bill
No.
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Secretary of the Senate
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President of the Senate
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Secretary of the Senate
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Speaker of the House
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Chief Clerk
Senate
Bill
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Received at this Executive Office
this _____ day of _____________ ,
20____ at ____________ M.
By _________________________
for the Governor
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The attached Act is hereby
approved this ________ day of
______________ , A.D., 20___
____________________________
Governor
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
ss.
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed ____________ , 20___
at _________ o'clock __ M.
____________________________
Secretary of State
By _________________________
Asst. Secretary of State
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