SECTION 1. Section 36(k) of chapter 152 of the general laws is hereby amended by striking out said paragraph (k) in its entirely and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph.
(k) For bodily disfigurement resulting from (i) non-surgical disfigurement or burns resulting in disfigurement or (ii) surgical scarring; an amount which, according to the determination of the member or reviewing board, is a proper and equitable compensation, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars; which sum shall be payable in addition to all other sums due under this section, provided, however, that no amount shall be payable under this section for (ii) unless such surgical scarring is on the face, neck or hands.
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