ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                                Ch. 5

The former phrase "in order to fully qualify for any benefits otherwise
accruing" is deleted as surplusage.

Defined terms: "Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity" § 7-101
"Mutual aid agreement" § 7-101

7-107. EXPENDITURES.

NECESSARY EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SUBTITLE SHALL BE MADE
OUT OF ANY APPROPRIATIONS USUALLY AVAILABLE TO A FIRE, RESCUE, OR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ENTITY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 38A, § 40.

The only change is in style.

" Defined term: "Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity" § 7-101

SUBTITLE 2. MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES AND RESCUE SQUADS.

PART I. DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS.
7-201. "BOARD" DEFINED.

IN PART I OF THIS SUBTITLE, "BOARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 38A, §§ 42(a) and 42A(a).

The reference to "Part. I of this subtitle" is substituted for the former
references to this "section" to reflect the reorganization of former §§ 42 and
42A as Part I of this subtitle in this revision.

No other changes are made.

7-202. DISABILITY BENEFITS.

(A) ELIGIBILITY.

(1) A MEMBER OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY OR VOLUNTEER
RESCUE SQUAD IS ELIGIBLE FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM THE MARYLAND
STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION IF:

(I)      THE MEMBER'S FIRE COMPANY OR RESCUE SQUAD
RECOMMENDS THAT THE MEMBER RECEIVE BENEFITS; AND

(II)     THE MEMBER IS PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY DISABLED:

1.       AS A DIRECT RESULT OF ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN
FIGHTING A FIRE;

2.       WHILE GOING TO OR FROM A FIRE;

3.       WHILE PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES NECESSARY TO THE
OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE FIRE COMPANY;

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