(a) When necessary because the injured employee is temporarily located or is residing out-of-state, the division may waive any of the requirements as specified in this chapter for an out-of-state doctor to serve as a designated doctor to facilitate a timely resolution of the dispute or perform a particular examination.

(b) This section will become effective on September 1, 2012.

The provisions of this §127.120 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 5422.