The secretary of state is hereby authorized and directed to provide a suitable medal and certificate that would be awarded with official ceremony by the governor on the part of any firefighter, volunteer firefighter, police, or other citizen who saves human life in this state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-4-6
Lifesaving medal
P.L. 1950, ch. 2475, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-4-6; P.L. 2007, ch. 192, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 218, § 1.
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