Pennsylvania § 79A23 - Certification.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 79A23 — Certification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79A23. Certification.
(a) Self-certification.--The active volunteer shall sign and submit an application for certification to the chief of the volunteer fire company or the supervisor or chief of the nonprofit emergency medical services agency where the volunteer serves.
(b) Injured volunteer.--An active volunteer who was injured during a response to an emergency call and can no longer serve as an active volunteer because of the injury and who would otherwise be eligible for a tax credit shall be eligible for the tax credit for the succeeding five tax years.
(c) Local sign-off.--The chief and another officer of the volunteer fire company and the supervisor or chief and another officer of the nonprofit emergency medical services agency shall sign the application attesting to the individual's status as an active volunteer or that the individual can no longer serve as an active volunteer due to injury. The application shall then be forwarded to the municipality, as appropriate, for final review and processing.
Cross References. Section 79A23 is referred to in sections 79A03, 79A12, 79A13 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 79A23
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 79A23 cover?
Section 79A23 ("Certification.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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