Section 6-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-101. 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 to a definition section. 

(b)  Department.- "Department" means the Department of Human Resources. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 88A, §§ 130A(c), 130F(c), and 145(a)(2). 
 

No changes are made. 
 

The definition of the term "Department" in former Art. 88A, § 130A(c) was applicable only to former Art. 88A, §§ 130A through 130K, which are revised in Subtitle 4, Part I of this title. The definition of "Department" in former Art. 88A, § 130F(c) was applicable only to former Art. 88A, §§ 130F through 130K, which are revised in Subtitle 4, Part II of this title. The definition of "Department" in former Art. 88A, § 145(a)(2) was applicable only to former Art. 88A, § 145, which is revised in Subtitle 7 of this title. However, the term "Department" was also used in former provisions of Article 88A that are revised elsewhere in this title. In this revision, the definitions of "Department" in former Art. 88A, §§ 130A(c), 130F(c), and 145(a)(2) are made applicable to this title. No substantive change is intended. 

(c)  Secretary.- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Resources. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 88A, § 145(a)(4). 
 

The only changes are in style. 
 

The definition of the term "Secretary" in former Art. 88A, § 145(a)(4) was applicable only to former Art. 88A, § 145, which is revised in Subtitle 7 of this title. However, the term "Secretary" was also used in former provisions of Article 88A that are revised elsewhere in this title. In this revision, the definition of "Secretary" in former Art. 88A, § 145(a)(4) is made applicable to this title. No substantive change is intended. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, §§ 130A(c), 130F(c), 145(a)(2), (4); 2007, ch. 3, § 2; 2008, ch. 116, § 2.]