Rhode Island § 28-29-4 - Workers’ Compensation — General Provisions
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§ 28-29-4. Workers’ Compensation — General Provisions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-29-4
§ 28-29-4. Defenses available in action against employer subject to law — Towns and cities.
The provisions of § 28-29-3 shall not apply to actions to recover damages for personal injuries or for death resulting from personal injuries sustained by an employee of an employer who is subject to or has elected to become subject to the provisions of chapters 29 — 38 of this title, as provided in §§ 28-29-6 — 28-29-8, nor to any action brought against a town or city by an employee of a town or city, unless that town or city votes to accept the provisions of those chapters in the manner provided.
History of Section.
P.L. 1912, ch. 831, art. 1, § 4; P.L. 1917, ch. 1534, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 92, art.
1, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art 1, § 3; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-29-4.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-29-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-29-4 cover?
Section 28-29-4 ("Workers’ Compensation — General Provisions") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 28-29-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 28-29-4 apply to my situation?
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