38A:13-8 - Death in line of duty; benefits - New Jersey Statutes

38A:13-8.  Death in line of duty;  benefits
    In the event a member of the organized militia on active duty ordered by competent authority, is killed or dies within 2 years from injuries sustained in such line of duty, he shall, in addition to the benefits provided by section  38A:13-1, be entitled to have a lump sum death benefit of $7,500.00 paid by the  State on his account.  Such death benefit shall be paid to the deceased  militiaman's wife, if any, otherwise to his children, if any, in equal shares,  and otherwise to those who would be entitled to share in his estate if he had  died intestate.

     L.1968, c. 278, s. 1, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.