Section 7-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-101. Definitions.
 

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

This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 37(a)(1). 
 

The only change is in style. 

(b)  Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity.- "Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity" means: 

(1) a governmental subdivision, by its appropriate designated authority; 

(2) a board or fire commission of a fire department or governmental subdivision; 

(3) a fire department; 

(4) a fire company; 

(5) a rescue squad; or 

(6) an emergency medical services unit, including an entity that provides emergency medical services at any level. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 37(a)(2). 
 

The only changes are in style. 

(c)  Mutual aid agreement.-  

(1) "Mutual aid agreement" means an agreement to establish and carry out a plan to assist in extinguishing fires and preserving life and property by providing fire fighting, rescue, or emergency medical equipment, personnel, and services. 

(2) "Mutual aid agreement" includes a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with former Article 38A, § 37 of the Code before July 1, 1989. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 37(a)(3). 
 

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the former phrase "within this State, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania" is deleted as unnecessary in light of § 7-103(a) of this subtitle. 
 

In paragraph (2) of this subsection, the reference to a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with "former Article 38A, § 37 of the Code" is substituted for the former reference to a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with "this section" for clarity and accuracy. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 37(a); 2003, ch. 5, § 2; ch. 21  § 7.]