It is the intention of the General Assembly to assure that fire protection in the Commonwealth is continually strengthened, upgraded and attractive to highly qualified men and women who choose firefighting as a profession; and to retain qualified and experienced firefighters for the purpose of providing maximum protection and safety to the citizens of, and visitors to, this Commonwealth; and to offer a state monetary supplement for local firefighters while upgrading the educational and training standards of such firefighters.
KRS 95A.200
Intention of General Assembly to assist local firefighters
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Madison County Fiscal Court v. Kentucky Labor Cabinet (2011)
Most recently applied in Madison County Fiscal Court v. Kentucky Labor Cabinet (August 2011)
Effective: July 15, 1980 History: Created 1980 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.