HARRY HUGHES, Governor

1873

disability prevents the volunteer from pursuing his normal
occupation and that the disability is of a permanent nature
as certified by the Maryland Workmen's Compensation
Commission or other competent medical authority as
designated by the Fire and Rescue Commission of Calvert
County, then the volunteer is entitled to receive the
benefits prescribed in subsection (b) and any other benefits
as he may be entitled to regardless of his or her age or
length of service. These benefits shall begin on the first
day of the first month following the establishment of the
permanency of his or her disability.

(e)    In the event that any qualified volunteer dies
while receiving benefits, then his or her surviving spouse
is entitled to benefits equal to 50 percent of the
volunteer's benefits. These benefits shall terminate upon
death or remarriage of the spouse.

(f)    In the event that a qualified volunteer dies
prior to receiving any benefits under this section, his or
her surviving spouse is entitled to benefits equal to 50
percent of the benefits earned by the deceased volunteer.
These benefits shall terminate upon death or remarriage- A
qualified volunteer is [defined as] one who has completed 25
years of certified service.

(g)    In the event that a qualified volunteer dies, a
burial benefit up to $2,500 shall be payable.

(h) In the event that any active volunteer fireman or
squadsman ([herein] defined as one who has at least two
years of qualifying service in the five preceding years)
attains the age of 70 years and fails to achieve the
required 25 years of service, then the volunteer is entitled
to a monthly benefit of the number of years of certified
service completed multiplied by $4. These benefits shall be
payable in the normal manner.

175-3.

(a)    It is the responsibility of each participating
volunteer fire company or rescue squad to maintain detailed
and accurate records for each volunteer member on forms
prescribed by the Executive Committee of the Calvert County
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, Inc., and approved by
the Calvert County Fire and Rescue Commission.

(b)    Beginning January 15, 1976 and each January 15
[thereafter] AFTERWARDS, the Board of Directors of each
volunteer fire company or rescue squad shall furnish to the
Executive Committee of the Calvert County Volunteer Fire and
Rescue Association, Inc., a statement under oath certifying
all volunteers of the company or squad who have qualified
for credit for the previous year. Each statement shall
contain all members' ages and previous credits earned and
other information as may be required by the Executive
Committee.