Section 14-3701 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-3701. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Child.- "Child" means an individual under the age of 18 years. 

(c)  Computer network.- "Computer network" means the computer network commonly known as the Internet and any other local, regional, or global computer network that is similar to or is a predecessor of or successor to the Internet. 

(d)  Internet.- "Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet-switched data networks. 

(e)  Internet access provider.-  

(1) "Internet access provider" means a provider that offers directly to residential customers an interactive computer service to obtain access to the Internet in exchange for consideration, such as through a paid subscription or through an agreement to view specific advertising or other content. 

(2) "Internet access provider" does not include a library or educational institution that operates or offers an interactive computer service to obtain access to the Internet. 

(f)  Interactive computer service.-  

(1) "Interactive computer service" means an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer service. 

(2) "Interactive computer service" includes a service or system that provides access to the Internet and systems operated or services offered by a library or educational institution. 

(g)  Parental control.- "Parental control" means a product or service to control the access of a child to the Internet. 
 

[2009, ch. 557.]