§ 143-166.1. Purpose. - North Carolina Statutes

Article 12A.

Law‑Enforcement Officers', Firemen's, RescueSquad Workers' and Civil Air Patrol Members' Death Benefits Act.

§ 143‑166.1.  Purpose.

In consideration of hazardous public service rendered to the people ofthis State, there is hereby provided a system of benefits for dependents of law‑enforcementofficers, firemen, rescue squad workers and senior Civil Air Patrol memberskilled in the discharge of their official duties. (1959, c. 1323, s. 1; 1965, c. 937; 1973, c. 634, s.2; 1975, c. 284, s. 6; 1977, c. 797; 1983, c. 761, s. 236.)