Section 9-601 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-601. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Catastrophic illness or injury.- "Catastrophic illness or injury" means a condition that is incapacitating or life threatening as certified by a health care provider, as defined in the federal Family Medical Leave Act. 

(c)  Immediate family.- "Immediate family" means: 

(1) the spouse of the employee; 

(2) children, including foster and stepchildren of the employee; 

(3) parents, stepparents, or foster parents of the employee; 

(4) brothers and sisters of the employee; and 

(5) grandparents and grandchildren of the employee. 

(d)  Leave Bank.- "Leave Bank" means the State Employees' Leave Bank. 

(e)  Leave Donation Program.- "Leave Donation Program" means the Employee-to-Employee Leave Donation Program. 
 

[1996, ch. 347, § 1; 1999, ch. 165.]