New Jersey § 40a:14-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-27.
If a member or officer of the paid or part-paid fire department or force is permanently
disabled from injuries received while in the performance of his duties and the chief
or official in charge of such fire department or force shall recommend that special
compensation be granted and a physician appointed by the governing body of said municipality
shall certify as to the probable permanency of such disability, the governing body
of the municipality in their discretion, by ordinance, may provide for special compensation
to said disabled member or officer designating the amount thereof and manner of payment,
either in a lump sum or by an annual allowance, but such special compensation plus
any pension paid and any award for workmen's compensation shall not exceed the salary
payable at the time of the sustaining of the injuries. The governing body of said municipality shall include appropriate budget items and
provide for the payment of such special compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-27 cover?
Section 40a:14-27 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 40a:14-27?
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