# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 7. Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities

### Subtitle 2. Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads

#### Section 7-204

(a) The Governor shall include in the State budget each year at least $55,000:

  (1) for the purposes set forth in Sec.Sec. 7-202 and 7-203 of this subtitle; and

  (2) for scholarships for children of members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer rescue squads who are killed or disabled in the line of duty, as provided in Sec. 18-602 of the Education Article.

(b) The Board:

  (1) shall administer the money provided under subsection (a) of this section; and

  (2) may not use it for administrative costs.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)