Sec. 35. 17 MRSA §335, sub-§2-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 45, §7, is amended to read:

B. Defray the expenses or part of the expenses of a member, auxiliary member, officer or employee of the organization for a serious illness, injury or casualty loss if the licensee makes an application pursuant to this section and the application is approved by the licensing division within the Bureau of State Police commission.

(1) An application must be made in the form and contain the information the licensing division commission requires.

(a) In the case of serious illness or injury, the licensing division commission may require certification by a licensed physician in support of the application.

(b) In the case of a casualty loss, the licensing division commission may require statements or reports from a law enforcement agency, rescue or other emergency services personnel or an insurance agency to support the application.

(c) The licensing division commission may deny an application if it appears that the person who would receive the proceeds has adequate means of financial support, including, but not limited to, insurance or workers' compensation benefits.

Sec. 36. 17 MRSA §335, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 825, §3, is amended to read:

3. Rules. The Chief of the State Police commission shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 to carry out this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.