16-219 C.M.R. ch. 50, § 5 - Determination of Eligibility for Benefit

1. Upon receipt of a completed State of Maine Application for Line of Duty Death Benefit, the Fire Marshal shall appoint a review panel consisting of at least three, but not more than five, persons knowledgeable in firefighters official duties.

2. The review panel shall convene to review the application, investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and make a written recommendation to approve or deny the application to the Fire Marshal within 30 days. If the Fire Marshal determines that further investigation is necessary, the Fire Marshal may extend the review period.

3. The Fire Marshal, after review of the recommendation, shall make the determination to approve or deny the application in a timely manner. The Fire Marshal's determination is the final agency decision.

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16-219 C.M.R. ch. 50, § 5