"Silicosis" and "asbestosis" defined.
G.S. 97-62
in effect§ 97-62. "Silicosis" and "asbestosis" defined.
The word "silicosis" shall mean the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust of silica or silicates. "Asbestosis" shall mean a characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust. (1935, c. 123.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_97/GS_97-62.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026
