A pension may be allowed pursuant to § 9-16-3.2 for any condition of impairment of health caused by cancer resulting in total or partial disability to an officer or member of a fire department who, upon entering such service, successfully passed a physical examination which failed to reveal any evidence of such condition. This section pertains solely to pension matters under this chapter and does not restrict a claimant’s ability to file for benefits under chapter 62-8 or change the burden of proof established in § 62-8-12.

Source: SL 1991, ch 70.