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the time when the facts and circumstances amounting to an estoppel
cease to operate, and not afterwards.

When death results from injury, the parties entitled to compen-
sation under this Article, or someone in their behalf, shall make
application for same to the Commission, within [one year] three
years from the date of death, which application must be accom-
panied with proof of death and proof of relationship under this
Article, certificates of attending physician, if attended by a physi-
cian, and such other proof as may be required by the rules of the
Commission. IN THOSE CASES IN WHICH AN EMPLOYER

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EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN TREATED FOR
THE CAUSE OF COMPENSATION BY A PHYSICIAN SE-
LECTED BY THE EMPLOYER OR ACTING ON BEHALF OF
THE EMPLOYER, THE FAILURE OF AN EMPLOYEE TO
FILE A CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION WITHIN THREE
YEARS AFTER THE BEGINNING OF HIS DISABILITY SHALL
CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE BAR TO ANY CLAIM UNDER
THIS ARTICLE, AND IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES EVERY
OTHER REFERENCE IN THIS SECTION TO THE PERIOD OF
ONE YEAR SHALL BE TAKEN TO BE THE PERIOD OF
THREE YEARS,

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this Act shall
be construed or applied to affect or change the law as to any injury
for which compensation is payable under this Article which occurred
prior to the effective date of this Act.

Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 1956.

Approved March 26, 1956.

CHAPTER 95

(Senate Bill 91)

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