8.5. Despite section 8.4, pregnant or breast-feeding workers not domiciled on lands covered by the special plan and working on a land or site covered by the special plan may opt to benefit from the protective reassignment measures for pregnant women under the general plan by filing an application with the Commission.
Pregnant or breast-feeding workers domiciled on such lands and working outside the lands or sites covered by the special plan may opt to benefit from the protective reassignment measures for pregnant women under the special plan by filing an application with the entity entrusted with the administration of the special plan.
The option exercised by the worker upon filing the application is irrevocable.
The entity responsible for the plan for which a worker has opted shall be reimbursed for its costs relating to the application by the entity responsible for the plan that would have otherwise applied.