(a) If a physical examination was not required at the time of entry into service, a policeman or state trooper who has had at least three years' continuous service as a policeman or state trooper next preceding September 8, 1967, shall be deemed eligible for benefits under the provisions of this article.
(b) If a physical examination was not required at the time of entry into service, a law enforcement officer who became covered by this article pursuant to Act 2012-549 who has had at least three years' continuous service as a law enforcement officer next preceding August 1, 2012, shall be eligible for benefits under the provisions of this article provided the eligibility requirements as provided in subdivision (4) of Section 36-30-20 are met.
(c) The provisions of this article shall not affect or modify the Workers' Compensation Law except that no county or municipal law enforcement officer who receives benefits under this article may receive benefits under the Workers' Compensation Law for the same occupational disease.
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