Idaho § 72-443 - Period of exposure in silicosis cases
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 72-443 — Period of exposure in silicosis cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-443. Period of exposure in silicosis cases
No claim for disability or death from silicosis shall be maintained or prosecuted unless during the ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of disablement the employee has been exposed to the inhalation of silica dust over a period of not less than five (5) years, the last two (2) of which shall have been in this state, under a contract of employment existing in this state, provided, that if the employee shall have been employed by the same employer during the whole of such five (5) year period his right to compensation against such employer shall not be affected by the fact that he had been employed during any part of such period outside of this state.
[72-443, added I.C., sec. 72-443, as added by 1971, ch. 124, sec. 3, p. 422.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 72-443
What does Idaho Statutes § 72-443 cover?
Section 72-443 ("Period of exposure in silicosis cases") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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