The Director of Industrial Relations, or his or her representative, shall assign investigative and claims adjustment services respecting matters concerning Asbestos Workers’ Account cases. Those assignments may be made within the department, including the Division of Workers’ Compensation, and excluding the State Compensation Insurance Fund.

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1097, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1995. Provisions inoperative January 1, 1989, as prescribed in Section 4418.)