Section 2-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added as the standard introductory language of a definition section. 

(b)  Imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole.- "Imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole" means imprisonment for the natural life of an inmate under the custody of a correctional facility. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, §§ 412(f)(2) and 413(e)(4). 
 

The former references to the "Patuxent Institution" are deleted as included in the comprehensive reference to a "correctional facility". 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Correctional facility"                                              § 1-101


"Inmate"                                                              § 1-101

(c)  Vessel.-  

(1) "Vessel" means any watercraft that is used or is capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice. 

(2) "Vessel" does not include a seaplane. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 388C. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, §§ 388C, 412(f)(2), 413(e)(4); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]