2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .167   Election of benefits by disabled officer.

16.167 Election of benefits by disabled officer. Prior to his retirement under KRS 16.510 to 16.652, any State Police officer (as defined in KRS 16.010) who became disabled on or before July 1, 1977, as a result of an injury or disease arising out of the performance of a hazardous duty in the course of his employment with the department may elect benefits under KRS 16.165, if he qualifies therefor, or he may elect to continue receiving preretirement benefits otherwise available to him due to the disability. Effective: May 12, 1979 History: Created 1979 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 2, effective May 12, 1979.