Alaska § 23.30.243 - Extending coverage to certain firefighters.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.30.243 — Extending coverage to certain firefighters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.30.243. Extending coverage to certain firefighters.
(a) For the purposes of workers' compensation any injury, disability or death incurred by a firefighter by reason of the firefighter's participation in authorized training, proceeding to or engaging in a fire suppression or rescue operation, or the protection or preservation of life or property, anywhere in the state is considered to have arisen out of and been sustained in the course of employment, and the fire department or regularly organized volunteer fire department of the firefighter's primary employment or registration is considered to be the employer, except when the injured, at the time of injury or death, is acting for compensation from another.
(b) Nothing in this section requires the extension of benefits to a firefighter employed by a municipality which by law or regulation expressly prohibits the activity giving rise to the injury, disability, or death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 23.30.243
What does Alaska Statutes § 23.30.243 cover?
Section 23.30.243 ("Extending coverage to certain firefighters.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 23.30.243?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 23.30.243" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 23.30.243 apply to my situation?
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