SECTION 1. Notwithstanding sections 58 and 58A of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, no person shall be eligible to have their name certified for original appointment to the position of police officer in the town of Dedham if such person has reached their fortieth birthday on the date of the entrance examination under chapter 31 of the General Laws.  Any veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision set forth herein by the number of years served on active military duty, but in no case shall said candidate for appointment be credited more than four years of active military duty.

SECTION 2. Notwithstanding sections 58 and 58A or any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary regulating the maximum age of an applicant for original appointment as police officer, Jonathan Dillon shall be allowed to have his civil service test results considered by the town of Dedham for appointment to the position of police officer and, if he meets all other requirements, he shall be eligible for certification and appointment to the police department of the town of Dedham.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage or take any other action relative thereto.