Maine § 1594. - Occupational disability
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1594. — Occupational disability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1594.. Occupational disability
Upon the filing with the Chief of the State Police of an application by a member of the State Police in service and upon the determination by the chief that the member has incurred permanent disability as a result of injuries received in the line of duty, the member may be retired on a disability retirement allowance equal to 1/2 of the pay per year that is paid to a member of the grade at which the member was employed at the time of the disability. A medical board of 3 physicians, designated by the Chief of the State Police, after a medical examination of the member of the State Police, shall first certify that the member is mentally or physically incapacitated for further performance of duty, that the incapacity is likely to be permanent and that the member should be retired. [RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. C, §45 (COR).]
This section shall apply only to persons who were members of the State Police on July 9, 1943.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1594.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1594. cover?
Section 1594. ("Occupational disability") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1594.?
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