SECTION 774.202. Purpose.

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1It is the purpose of this act to:
9(1) 10Give priority to true victims of asbestos and silica, claimants who can demonstrate actual physical impairment caused by exposure to asbestos or silica;
33(2) 34Fully preserve the rights of claimants who were exposed to asbestos or silica to pursue compensation if they become impaired in the future as a result of the exposure;
63(3) 64Enhance the ability of the judicial system to supervise and control asbestos and silica litigation; and
80(4) 81Conserve the scarce resources of the defendants to allow compensation to cancer victims and others who are physically impaired by exposure to asbestos or silica while securing the right to similar compensation for those who may suffer physical impairment in the future.

History.-s. 2, ch. 2005-274.

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