{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"4555.5","citation":"Lab. Code, § 4555.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION [4451. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules [4550. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [4550. - 4558.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating which has become final, is denied, the appeals board may order the petitioner to pay to the injured employee all costs incident to the furnishing of X-rays, laboratory services, medical reports, and medical testimony incurred by such employee in connection with the proceeding on such petition.</p>","text":"Whenever a petition to reduce an award, based upon a permanent disability rating which has become final, is denied, the appeals board may order the petitioner to pay to the injured employee all costs incident to the furnishing of X-rays, laboratory services, medical reports, and medical testimony incurred by such employee in connection with the proceeding on such petition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions-4555-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}