Virginia § 27-43 - Payment on death
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 27-43 — Payment on death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-43. Payment on death
Should any volunteer fire fighter be killed while actually engaged in fighting fire, or while going to a fire in answer to an alarm or returning therefrom, the governing body of the county, city or town in which his company is located shall pay to his personal representative, for the benefit of his estate, the sum of $1,000.
1928, p. 1002; Michie Code 1942, § 3144c; 1970, c. 187; 1977, c. 326.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 27-43
What does Code of Virginia § 27-43 cover?
Section 27-43 ("Payment on death") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 27-43?
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