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20-A M.R.S. § 12551 Purpose
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In recognition of the indispensable public service role that firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency medical services persons play in the well-being of the people of this State, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for assistance to the children and spouses o…
20-A M.R.S. § 12552 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 472 (NEW).] 1. Firefighter. "Firefighter" means a person who is an active member of a municipal fire department in this State or a volunteer firefighters…
20-A M.R.S. § 12553 Tuition waiver
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The child or spouse of a firefighter, law enforcement officer or emergency medical services person who has been killed or who has received an injury during the performance of that firefighter's, law enforcement officer's or emergency medical services person's duties, which result…
20-A M.R.S. § 12554 Administration
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1. Application. A person desiring tuition waiver under this chapter may apply to the authority for determination of eligibility. Application must be on forms and in a manner prescribed by rule of the authority. 2. Decision. The authority shall determine whether an applicant is el…