American Samoa § 32.0603 - Failure to report injury or death
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 32.0603 — Failure to report injury or death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.0603. Failure to report injury or death
When an employer or carrier has been given notice, or the employer or his agent in charge of the business in the place where it occurred or the carrier has knowledge, of injury to or death of an employee and fails, neglects or refuses to file a report thereof as required by subsection (a) of 32.0602, the limitation in subsections (a) and (b) of 32.0627 does not begin to run against the claim of the injured employee or has dependents entitled to compensation, or in favor of either the employer or the carrier, until such report has been furnished as required.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 32.0603
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 32.0603 cover?
Section 32.0603 ("Failure to report injury or death") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 32.0603?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 32.0603" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 32.0603 apply to my situation?
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