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Home » US Law » 2021 Kansas Statutes » Chapter 31 - Fire Protection » Article 8 - Forest Fire Prevention » 31-802 Same; employment status of volunteer firefighters for workers compensation purposes.

31-802. Same; employment status of volunteer firefighters for workers compensation purposes.
A volunteer firefighter entitled to benefits under the workers compensation act who is engaged by the state of Kansas under the compact pursuant to K.S.A. 31-801, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed to be an employee of the state of Kansas solely for purposes of the workers compensation act.

History: L. 2017, ch. 39, § 2; Apr. 20.