Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 11 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Chapter 12.11.06 - Performance of Duty-Related Death Benefits
Section 12.11.06.01 - Benefits

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.11.06.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Death Benefit Eligibility - General.

(1) The Secretary, under Public Safety Article, § 1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland, may award a death benefit to the surviving spouse, child, dependent parent, or estate of an individual who, after January 1, 2006, died as a result of the performance of duty as a:
(a) Law enforcement officer;

(b) Correctional officer;

(c) Volunteer or career firefighter or rescue squad member;

(d) State Fire Marshal or Deputy State Fire Marshal;

(e) Public safety aviation employee; or

(f) Subject to limitations in State Government Article, §1-202(j), Annotated Code of Maryland, hazardous material response team employee.

(2) The Secretary, under Public Safety Article, § 1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland, may award a death benefit to the surviving spouse, child, dependent parent, or estate of Maryland resident who, after January 1, 2006, was a member of the United States military serving in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflict and died in the performance of duties:
(a) During active military service in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflict; or

(b) As a result of an injury sustained during active military service in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflict.

(3) A death benefit awarded under this chapter is subject to deductions for taxes debt or penalty owed by a decedent to a federal, state, or local government agency.

B. Funeral Expenses Eligibility - General. The Secretary, under Public Safety Article, § 1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland, may award reasonable funeral expenses to the surviving spouse, child, parent, or estate of an individual specified under §A(1) of this regulation.

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