Section 9-401 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-401. Definitions.
 

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

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory language of former Art. 38A, § 49. 
 

The former limitation, "unless the context otherwise requires", is deleted as an unnecessary statement of a standard rule of statutory construction that applies to all definitions. 

(b)  High-rise building.-  

(1) "High-rise building" means a building for human occupancy that is: 

(i) four or more stories above grade level; or 

(ii) over 45 feet in height. 

(2) "High-rise building" does not include: 

(i) a structure or building used exclusively for open air parking; or 

(ii) a building used exclusively for agricultural purposes. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the first and last sentences of former Art. 38A, § 49(1). 
 

In paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the former phrase "wherever located" is deleted as surplusage. 

(c)  Local fire department.- "Local fire department" means a career or volunteer fire department. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 49(3). 
 

The reference to a "career" fire department is substituted for the former reference to a "full-time" fire department for consistency with terminology used throughout this article. 

(d)  Public way.- "Public way" means a paved thoroughfare over 21 feet in width that: 

(1) is located on privately owned and privately maintained property but is designated for public use; or 

(2) is publicly owned and publicly maintained. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the first sentence of former Art. 38A, § 49(2), except as it related to a public way being accessible to the fire department. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 49; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]