HB 0059 2003
1	A bill to be entitled
2	An act relating to the Medal of Heroism; providing that
3	designated persons are eligible to receive the Medal of
4	Heroism; providing an effective date.
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6	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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8	Section 1.(1) The Governor may award a Medal of Heroism
9	of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to law
10	enforcement or corrections officers, as defined in s.
11	943.10(14), Florida Statutes, firefighters, as defined in s.
12	112.191(1)(b), Florida Statutes, emergency medical technicians,
13	as defined in s. 401.23(11), Florida Statutes, or paramedics, as
14	defined in s. 401.23(17), Florida Statutes, who have
15	distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and
16	intrepidity and who risk their lives deliberately, above and
17	beyond the call of duty, while:
18	(a) Performing duty in their respective positions.
19	(b) Engaging in hazardous or perilous activities to
20	preserve lives, with the knowledge that such activities might
21	result in great personal harm.
22	(2) The candidates or persons seeking to nominate
23	candidates for the award must make written application to the
24	Governor. The Governor may refer applications to the Florida
25	Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Community
26	Affairs, or to a private association for advice and
27	recommendations regarding the applications.
28	Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2003.
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