If a member who has served 15 years or more develops heart trouble, it shall be presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, in any proceeding under this chapter by the board and by the court, that such heart trouble is an injury or disease occurring in and arising out of his employment.
Cal. Gov. Code § 32353
Benefits
Known as the County Fire Service Retirement Law
The act spans §§ 32200–32365 (86 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Flaherty v. Board of Retirement (1961)
Most recently applied in Flaherty v. Board of Retirement (December 1961)
Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.