Lab. Code, § 4753.5 · Article 5. Subsequent Injuries Payments
Lab. Code, § 4753.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In any hearing, investigation, or proceeding, the state shall be represented by the Attorney General, or the attorneys of the Department of Industrial Relations, as appointed by the director. Expenses incident to representation, including costs for investigation, medical examinations, other expert reports, fees for witnesses, and other necessary and proper expenses, but excluding the salary of any of the Attorney General’s deputies, shall be reimbursed from the Workers’ Compensation Administration Revolving Fund. No witness fees or fees for medical or medical-legal services shall exceed those fees for the same services prescribed by the appeals board or the administrative director by rule or regulation. Reimbursement pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and in augmentation of, any other appropriations made or funds available for the use or support of the legal representation.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2026, Ch. 83, Sec. 10. (SB 171) Effective July 13, 2026.
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