Section 5-5 - A-01. Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-5A-01. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Energy emergency.- "Energy emergency" means a lack of fuel or the imminent discontinuation of energy services supplied by a fuel vendor or utility vendor that will endanger health, safety, or welfare. 

(c)  Fuel vendor.- "Fuel vendor" means a person that distributes, transports, produces, or offers for sale coal products, fuel oil, kerosene, bottled gas, propane, or wood for fuel use or consumption in the State. 

(d)  Office.- "Office" means the Office of Home Energy Programs. 

(e)  Program.- "Program" means the Energy Assistance Program. 

(f)  Utility vendor.- "Utility vendor" means a person that distributes, transports, or produces natural gas or electricity for use or consumption in the State. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 6-402; 2007, ch. 3, § 2; 2008, ch. 116, § 1.]