N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 49-aa: Declaration of purpose

§ 49-aa. Declaration of purpose. The compensability of claims for loss

of hearing resulting from exposure to industrial noise has created a

problem in this state which is a matter of grave concern to the

legislature. The legislature, therefore, finds and declares that the

public interest can best be served by providing that compensation for

occupational loss of hearing shall be paid only as provided in this

article and subject to the conditions and limitations hereinafter set

forth.