This section applies to a township that:

1. (1) has a population of less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500); and

2. (2) adopted a resolution to establish the requirements described in this section before September 1, 1984.

   A township may require, in addition to the requirements of section 5 of this chapter, that a member of the township fire department reside within the township until the member has served in the department for five (5) years.

As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.