1998/99 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament
THIRD READING
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Certified correct as passed Third Reading on the 2nd day of June, 1999
Ian D. Izard, Law Clerk
HONOURABLE JENNY KWAN
MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, enacts as follows:
Fire Services Act
1 The Fire Services Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144, is amended by adding the following section:
5.1 (1) In recognition of the significant contribution to the protection of persons and property that is made by fire fighters and others involved in the provision of fire services, the fire commissioner may issue medals for long service.
(2) In recognition of bravery beyond that expected of fire fighters and others involved in the provision of fire services in the normal course of their duties, the fire commissioner may issue medals for bravery.
(3) Long service and bravery medals issued by the fire commissioner before this section comes into force are deemed to be medals issued under this section.
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