17-214. Arizona game and fish department
reserve; members; powers and duties; compensation
A. The commission may establish a volunteer organization known as the Arizona game
and fish department reserve and prescribe the qualifications for membership. Members of
the reserve serve at the pleasure of the director who has general supervision and control
of all reserve activities.
B. The reserve shall assist the department as an auxiliary body and perform such
duties in the areas of education, conservation and enforcement as the commission
prescribes by rule or regulation. The director may designate qualified reservists as
peace officers in the same manner and with the same powers as game rangers and wildlife
managers. Such reservists are not entitled to participate in the public safety personnel
retirement system pursuant to title 38, chapter 5, article 4.
C. Members of the reserve are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible
for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2. Members of the
reserve are deemed to be employees of this state for the purpose of coverage under
Arizona workers' compensation pursuant to title 23, chapter 6.
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