Ch. 5                                       2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the reference to "members" of volunteer
fire companies or volunteer rescue squads is substituted for the former
references to volunteer "firemen" and volunteer "rescue squadmen" for
consistency with §§ 7-202 and 7-203 of this subtitle.

Defined term: "Board" § 7-201
7-205. ON DUTY FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL ACT.

A MEMBER OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY OR RESCUE SQUAD WHO IS
ENGAGED IN A FIRE FIGHTING OR RESCUE ACTIVITY WITH AN ORGANIZED FIRE OR
RESCUE COMPANY IS CONSIDERED TO BE ON DUTY DURING THE ACTIVITY FOR THE
PURPOSES OF THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1976.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 38A, § 45.

The reference to a "member" of a volunteer fire company is substituted for
the former reference to a volunteer "firefighter" for consistency throughout
this subtitle.

The only other changes are in style.
7-206. RESERVED.
7-207. RESERVED.

PART II. LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAMS.
7-208. CALVERT COUNTY.

IN CALVERT COUNTY, THE FIRE AND RESCUE COMMISSION SHALL ADMINISTER
A LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANIES AND RESCUE SQUADS, AS PROVIDED IN TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF
PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS OF CALVERT COUNTY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 25, § 13B.

The reference to "members" of volunteer fire companies is substituted for
the former reference to volunteer "firemen" for clarity and consistency with
terminology used throughout this subtitle.

7-209. CECIL COUNTY.
(A) DEFINITIONS.

(1)      IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.

(2)      "BOARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CECIL
COUNTY.

(3)      "PROGRAM" MEANS THE VOLUNTEER LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD
PROGRAM.

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