Section 18-602 - Scholarships for children of firemen or rescue squadmen killed or disabled in line of duty. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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 fire fighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from: 

(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 ambulance or 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 45; 1978, ch. 22, § 2; 1986, ch. 330; 1988, ch. 246, § 2.]