New Jersey § 34:15-43
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-43, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:15-43.
Any condition or impairment of health of any member of a volunteer fire department
caused by any disease of the respiratory system shall be held and presumed to be an
occupational disease unless the contrary be made to appear in rebuttal by satisfactory
proof; providing (a) Such disease develops or first manifests itself during a period while such member
is an active member of such department; and (b) Said member, upon entering said volunteer fire service, has or shall have undergone
a medical examination, which examination failed or fails to disclose the presence
of such disease or diseases; and (c) Such disease develops or first manifests itself within 90 days from the event
medically determined to be the cause thereof. Any present member who did not undergo a medical examination upon entering said volunteer
fire service, may undergo such examination within 180 days after the effective date
of this act and in the event such examination does not disclose the presence of such
disease or diseases, he shall thereafter be entitled to the benefits of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-43
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-43 cover?
Section 34:15-43 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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