§ 65-06-03 — Compensation benefits - How determined

The basis of compensation and benefits to be paid to a volunteer firefighter, an emergency
or disaster volunteer, volunteer health practitioner, or a community emergency response team
member under the terms of this chapter shall be determined in accordance with the provisions
of section 65-05-09; provided, however, that the average weekly wage of the claimant shall be

determined from a computation of income derived from the claimant's business or employment
for which coverage is required or otherwise secured at the date of first disability.