Section 128 Of Chapter 5. Division Of Workers’ Compensation From California Labor Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 5.
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. The appeals board may accept appointment as deputy
commissioner under, or any delegation of authority to enforce, the
United States Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act.
The appeals board may enter into arrangements with the United States,
subject to the approval of the Department of Finance, for the
payment of any expenses incurred in the performance of services under
said act. In the performance of any duties under said act,
appointment, or authority, the appeals board may, subject to the
provisions thereof, exercise any authority conferred upon the appeals
board by the laws of this state.