Section 49-AA. Declaration of purpose  


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  • 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.