Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Professional firefighter. “Professional firefighter” means an employee of a municipal fire department who is a member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program or who is a participating member under chapter 425 1 and who aids in the extinguishment of fires, whether or not the employee has other administrative duties.
2. Qualifying member. “Qualifying member” means:
A. A member who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee;
B. After October 31, 2004, an active member who is a professional firefighter who dies as a result of an injury or disease as described in Title 39-A, section 328 if the injury or disease that causes the death is the result of a condition that develops within 30 days of the active member's participating in firefighting or training or a drill that involves firefighting. If the professional firefighter dies after 30 days but within 6 months of participating in firefighting or training or a drill that involves firefighting, there is a rebuttable presumption that the death is the result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as a professional firefighter; or
C. A former member receiving a disability retirement benefit who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 5. Administrative Procedures and Services § 18601. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-5-administrative-procedures-and-services/me-rev-st-tit-5-sect-18601/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)