Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(I)      MEETS THE PLANNING GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED UNDER
THIS SUBTITLE; AND

(II)     AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS AN INDIVIDUAL DIALING THE
DIGITS 9-1-1 TO AN ESTABLISHED PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT.

(2) "9-1-1 SYSTEM" INCLUDES:

(I)      EQUIPMENT FOR CONNECTING AND OUTSWITCHING 9-1-1
CALLS WITHIN A TELEPHONE CENTRAL OFFICE;

(II)     TRUNKING FACILITIES FROM A TELEPHONE CENTRAL OFFICE
TO A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT; AND

(III)   EQUIPMENT TO CONNECT 9-1-1 CALLS TO THE APPROPRIATE
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 41, § 18-101(f)(5).

In paragraph (l)(ii) of this subsection, the reference to an "individual" is
substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an
individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term
"person", can dial 9-1-1. See § 1-101 of this article for the definition of
"person".

Also in paragraph (l)(ii) of this subsection, the former specific reference to
"§ 18-103" of this subtitle is deleted as unnecessary in light of the general
reference "under this subtitle".

In paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the reference to a "telephone"
central office is added for clarity and consistency with paragraph (2)(i) of
this subsection.

Defined terms: "Public safety agency" § 1-301
"Public safety answering point" § 1-301

(J) 9-1-1 TRUST FUND.

"9-1-1 TRUST FUND" MEANS THE FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER § 1-308 OF THIS
SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 41, § 18-101(f)(10).

The only changes are in style.

(K) PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY.

"PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY' MEANS:

(1) A FUNCTIONAL DIVISION OF A PUBLIC AGENCY THAT PROVIDES FIRE
FIGHTING, POLICE, MEDICAL, OR OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES; OR

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