Section 9-601 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-601. Definitions.
 

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

This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 56(a). 
 

The only changes are in style. 

(b)  Fire investigator.-  

(1) "Fire investigator" means an official of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation who is legally designated to have legal responsibility for investigating fires and suppressing arson. 

(2) "Fire investigator" includes a fire marshal. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 56(b). 
 

In paragraph (2) of this subsection, the former reference to a "fire investigator" is deleted to avoid using the term being defined in its own definition. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"County"                                                             § 1-101

(c)  Insurer.- "Insurer" means a person licensed or established by the State to insure property of any kind. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 56(c). 
 

The reference to an "[i]nsurer" is substituted for the former reference to an "[i]nsurance company" for consistency with the terminology used in the Insurance Article. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Person"                                                             § 1-101
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 56; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]