As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, "qualifying member" means a member who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee, or a former member receiving a disability retirement benefit who dies as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment as an employee. [1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]
5 M.R.S. § 18001