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(1)
In this Act—
asbestos-related condition means—
(a)
asbestosis; or
(b)
asbestos induced carcinoma; or
(c)
asbestos-related pleural diseases; or
(d)
mesothelioma;
injured person means a person who is suffering from, or has suffered from, an asbestos-related condition;
subsequent action means an action for a subsequent award of damages for an asbestos-related condition;
subsequent award has the meaning set out in section 4.
(2)
In this Act, a condition evidenced solely by the presence of pleural plaques is not an asbestos-related condition.
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