39-73-104. Eligibility requirements for benefits. Payment shall be made under this chapter to any person who:
     (1) has silicosis, as defined in 39-73-101, which results in his total disability so as to render it impossible for him to follow continuously any substantially gainful occupation;
     (2) has resided in and been an inhabitant of the state of Montana for 10 years or more immediately preceding the date of the application;
     (3) is not receiving, with respect to any month for which he would receive a payment under this chapter, compensation under The Occupational Disease Act of Montana, as provided by chapter 72 of this title, which will equal the sum of $200.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Part 9, Ch. 82, L. 1937, as added by Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 68, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 216, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 192, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 252, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 3, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 225, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 267, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 260, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 105, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 360, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 504, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1003(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 559, L. 1981.