California § 4555.5 - Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4555.5 — Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4555.5. Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating
Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating which has become final, is denied, the appeals board may order the petitioner to pay to the injured employee all costs incident to the furnishing of X-rays, laboratory services, medical reports, and medical testimony incurred by such employee in connection with the proceeding on such petition.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4555.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4555.5 cover?
Section 4555.5 ("Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 4555.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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