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attempted to harmonize the present inconsistent
definitions in subsection (a) of this section and
in §18-603(a) of this subtitle. As to the
definition of "child", see also Art. 1, §16 of
the Code.

18-602. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF FIREMEN OR RESCUE
SQUADMEN KILLED OR DISABLED IN LINE OF DUTY.

(A)   ESTABLISHED.

THERE IS A PROGRAM OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN OR VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADMEN WHO DIED OR
WERE DISABLED BY AN ACCIDENT RESULTING PROM:

(1)   PERFORMING ANY DUTIES NECESSARY TO THE
OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE FIRE COMPANY; OR

(2)    ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE AMBULANCE OR
RESCUE SQUAD WORK OF AN INCORPORATED VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
OR VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD IN THE STATE.

(B)   QUALIFICATIONS OF RECIPIENT.

THE RECIPIENT OF A SCHOLARSHIP UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL
BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL.

(C)   AWARD.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN'S
ASSOCIATION, IN ITS DISCRETION, SHALL:

(1)   DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF EACH AWARD; AND

(2)   SELECT THE RECIPIENT OF EACH AWARD.

(D)   SOURCE OF FUNDS.

THE MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION SHALL PROVIDE
THE FUNDS FOR THESE AWARDS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from Art. 38A, §45.

The list of causes of accidents is deleted as
unnecessary in light of the broad phrase, "any
duties necessary to the operation ... of the fire
company".

Subsection   (c) of this section is clarified by

specifying      that the Board of Trustees of the

Maryland State Firemen's Association has

discretion to determine both the amount and

recipients of the award.

The only other changes are in style.

18-603. CHILDREN OF VETERANS AND PRISONERS OF WAR.