North Carolina § 58-80-50 - Relief in case of injury or death.
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§ 58-80-50. Relief in case of injury or death.
In case of injury or death of any member of the State Volunteer Fire Department arising out of and in the course of the performance of his duties, while such member is assisting at any emergency arising beyond the limits of the municipality with which he is connected, or while going to or returning from the scene of such emergency, such fireman shall be entitled to compensation under the terms of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act, and the municipality with which he is connected shall be liable for the compensation provided under that Act. History (1939, c. 364, s. 11; 1991, c. 636, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58-80-50 ("Relief in case of injury or death.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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