The Self-Insurers’ Security Fund or the surety making payment of compensation hereunder shall have the same preference over the other debts of the principal or his or her estate as is given by law to the person directly entitled to the compensation.

(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1128, Sec. 14. Effective September 25, 1986.)

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Terms Used In California Labor Code 3705

  • Person: means any person, association, organization, partnership, business trust, limited liability company, or corporation. See California Labor Code 18