Nothing in this act shall create any liability on the part of any employer where disablement or death occurred prior to the date on which this act becomes effective nor for death or injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.
History: 1941 Comp., § 57-1131, enacted by Laws 1945, ch. 135, § 31; 1953 Comp., § 59-11-32.
Compiler's notes. — For the meaning of "this act", see 52-3-1 NMSA 1978 and compiler's notes thereto.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 99 C.J.S. Workmen's Compensation § 21.