§ 23-28.36-4 - Occupational disability for fire fighters. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-28.36-4

   § 23-28.36-4  Occupational disability forfire fighters. – Any active fire fighter or police officer who is unable to perform his or herduties in his or her department by reason of exposure to infectious disease asdefined in § 23-28.36-2, which infectious disease develops or manifestsitself as a result of the exposure during a period while the fire fighter orpolice officer is in the service of the department, shall be entitled toreceive an occupational disability, and he or she shall be entitled to all ofthe benefits provided for in chapter 19 of title 45, as applicable.