(1) A relative of a victim, even though he was not a dependent of the victim, is eligible for compensation for reasonable medical or burial expenses for the victim, if:
Such expenses were paid by him; and
He files a claim in the manner provided in this part 1.
Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: (1)(b) amended, p. 659, § 14, effective May 14.