Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to an individual who, at any time during the individual's employment by the state or a political subdivision of the state as:
(1) a member of a fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-1-8);
(2) an emergency medical services provider (as defined in IC 16-41-10-1); or
(3) a member of a police department (as defined in IC 36-8-1-9);
used tobacco products in any form in the five (5) years before the time the individual is diagnosed under section 9(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.62-2006, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.21.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Article 10. Public Employee Benefits
5-10-15-1. Application of Chapter
5-10-15-2. "At Risk for Occupational Exposure"
5-10-15-4. "Exposure Related Cancer"
5-10-15-5. "Exposure Related Heart or Lung Disease"
5-10-15-5.5. "Exposure Related Parkinson's Disease"
5-10-15-7. "Political Subdivision"
5-10-15-9. Presumption of Disability in Line of Duty; Rebutting of Presumption
5-10-15-10. Effect of Chapter on Determination of Eligibility for Disability Benefits