(a) No compensation shall be awarded to any person otherwise entitled thereto who violates a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to the disability of the law enforcement officer or firefighter.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, no payment shall be authorized if disability occurs from intentionally self-inflicted injuries or natural causes or while performing routine duties which would not be strenuous or dangerous if performed by persons of average physical abilities.Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 335,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 536,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 143,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2005.Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 787, § 4, eff. 7/1/2002.Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 952, § 11, eff. 7/1/2002.