Conservation officers shall, in emergency situations, be considered on duty and within the scope of their employment for purposes of employee benefits, when they follow specific instructions from a duly qualified full-time peace officer and in aid of such peace officer in the carrying out of his duties. The state game commission [state wildlife commission] shall expand current insurance coverage to provide protection in such situations.

History: 1953 Comp., § 53-1-5.6, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 290, § 5.