Section 52-1-68 - Reciprocal recognition of extra-territorial coverage with other jurisdictions

For the purpose of effecting mutually satisfactory reciprocal arrangements with other states respecting extra-territorial jurisdictions, the director of workers' compensation division is empowered to promulgate special and general regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and, with the approval of the governor, to enter into reciprocal agreements with appropriate boards, commissions, officers or agencies of other states having jurisdiction over workers' compensation claims. History: 1953 Comp., § 59-10-33.6, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 241, § 5; 1989, ch. 263, § 43.