(a) The compensation payable under this chapter to the surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who dies on or after January 1, 2018, as a result of injuries received while engaged in the performance of his or her duties shall continue upon remarriage.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-29A-9

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
(b) The compensation payable under this chapter to a surviving dependent child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who dies on or after January 1, 2018, as a result of injuries received while engaged in the performance of his or her duties shall not discontinue at least until the dependent child reaches the age of 18 years.
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