KRS 16.167: Election of benefits by disabled officer.

Prior to his or her retirement under KRS 16.510 to 16.652, any Department of Kentucky

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 or her employment with the department may elect benefits under KRS

16.165, if he or she qualifies therefor, or he or she may elect to continue receiving

preretirement benefits otherwise available to him or her due to the disability.