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CHAPTER 314 An Act to amend and reenact § 2.1-133.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Line of Duty Act; death benefits. [H 77] Approved April 3, 2000

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 2.1-133.7 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 2.1-133.7. Payments to beneficiaries of certain deceased law-enforcement officers, firefighters, etc., and retirees.

A. If the deceased's death occurred while in the line of duty as the direct or proximate result of the performance of his duty, his beneficiary shall be entitled to receive the sum of $50,000 75,000, which shall be payable out of the general fund of the state treasury, in gratitude for and in recognition of his sacrifice on behalf of the people of this Commonwealth.

B. Subject to the provisions of §§ 27-40.1, 27-40.2, 51.1-813, or § 65.2-402, if the deceased's death (a) arose out of and in the course of his employment or (b) was within five years from his date of retirement, his beneficiary shall be entitled to receive the sum of $25,000, which shall be payable out of the general fund of the state treasury.