Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from the first and third sentences of former Art. 88B, §
2(2).

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the general reference to the rank of
"Lieutenant" is substituted for the former specific reference to the ranks of
"Second Lieutenant" and "First Lieutenant". According to the consultant
from the Department of State Police, the rank of Second Lieutenant is
obsolete.

Defined term: "Secretary" § 2-101

(E)     DEPARTMENT.

"DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 88B, § 2(3).
No changes are made.

(F)     GRADE.

"GRADE" MEANS THE STATUS OF POLICE EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE SAME
PRIMARY AREAS OF DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN A RANK.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was the second sentence of Art.
88B, § 2(7).

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Police employee" § 2-101
"Rank" § 2-101

(G)     LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

(1)      "LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY' MEANS A LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY OF A DEPARTMENT, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE.

(2)      "LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" INCLUDES:

(I)      SHERIFFS; AND

(II)     SIMILAR AGENCIES OF OTHER STATES AND THE UNITED
STATES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 88B, § 2(5).

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the term "municipal corporation" is
substituted for the former term "municipality" to conform to Md.
Constitution, Art. XI-E.

In paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the former phrase "unless otherwise
limited" is deleted as a general rule of statutory construction.

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