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MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  8-1922 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 8 - Waters|Subtitle 19 - Chesapeake Bay Trust and Programs|Part II - Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program|Section 8-1922 - Participation by Colleges and Universities

    Colleges and universities may:        (1)    Contract with the Trust to carry out Corps Program work;        (2)    Assign to the Trust resources to assist in its Corps Program work, development, and activities; and        (3)    Assign faculty and staff to the Trust for the purpose of carrying out or assisting with Corps programs.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  8-1923 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 8 - Waters|Subtitle 19 - Chesapeake Bay Trust and Programs|Part II - Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program|Section 8-1923 - Development of Programs

    (a)    In developing its programs and seeking federal and State grants, the Trust and the Corps Board shall:        (1)    Coordinate all efforts with the Maryland Conservation Corps established in Title 5, Subtitle 2 of this article to engage young adults in conservation service projects;        (2)    Coordinate all efforts with the Civic Justice Corps, an adjunct program of the Maryland Conservation Corps, to engage youth in conservation service projects; and        (3)    Seek assistance and advice from relevant public and private sources.    (b)    In developing clean energy infrastructure and educational programs, the Trust and the Corps Board shall seek assistance from and cooperate with the Maryland Clean Energy Center under Title 10, Subtitle 8 of the Economic Development Article.    (c)    In developing its volunteer programs, the Trust and the Corps Board shall seek assistance from and cooperate with:        (1)    The Maryland Service Corps and the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism under Title 9.5, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article;        (2)    The Department of Economic Competitiveness and Commerce and other appropriate units of State government and private sector entities to develop opportunities for student participation in private sector activities, such as internship and externship programs; and        (3)    The University System of Maryland and other institutions of higher education in the State to develop opportunities for course credit arrangements through which students may earn course credits for participation in Corps programs as an alternative to or in addition to payment of a stipend in a stipend volunteer or other volunteer Corps program.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  8-1924 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 8 - Waters|Subtitle 19 - Chesapeake Bay Trust and Programs|Part II - Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program|Section 8-1924 - Reports

    (a)    On or before October 1 of each year, the Trust, in consultation with the Corps Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.    (b)    The report shall include a complete operating and financial statement covering the operations of the Corps Board and a summary of the activities of the Corps Board during the preceding fiscal year.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part I - Disability and Death Benefits|Section 7-201 - "Board" Defined

    In Part I of this subtitle, “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part I - Disability and Death Benefits|Section 7-202 - Disability Benefits

    (a)    (1)    A member of a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad is eligible for disability benefits from the Maryland State Firemen’s Association if:            (i)    the member’s fire company or rescue squad recommends that the member receive benefits; and            (ii)    the member is permanently or temporarily disabled:                1.    as a direct result of actively participating in fighting a fire;                2.    while going to or from a fire;                3.    while performing other duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company;                4.    while actively participating in the emergency medical services unit, or rescue work of a volunteer advanced life support unit or a volunteer fire, ambulance, or rescue company located in the State; or                5.    while providing emergency or rescue assistance, whether acting alone or at the direction of or with a fire, ambulance, or rescue company or advanced life support unit.        (2)    A benefit under this section shall be paid:            (i)    regardless of the district in which the beneficiary was disabled; or            (ii)    regardless of whether the beneficiary was disabled in this State, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.    (b)    The Board shall pay a benefit under this section from the treasury of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association in the amount and in the manner that the Board determines until the beneficiary is no longer disabled.    (c)    The secretary of the Board shall add the name of each beneficiary under this section to the Disabled Firemen’s and Rescue Squadmen’s List.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part I - Disability and Death Benefits|Section 7-203 - Death Benefits

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall pay death benefits under this section if a member of a volunteer fire company or member of a volunteer rescue squad dies:            (i)    as a direct result of actively participating in fighting a fire;            (ii)    while going to or from a fire;            (iii)    while performing other duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company;            (iv)    while actively participating in the ambulance, advanced life support, or rescue work of a volunteer advanced life support unit or volunteer fire, ambulance, or rescue company located in the State; or            (v)    while providing emergency or rescue assistance, whether acting alone or at the direction of or with a fire, ambulance, or rescue company or advanced life support unit.        (2)    A benefit under this subsection shall be paid:            (i)    regardless of the district in which the decedent died; or            (ii)    regardless of whether the decedent died in this State, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay a benefit under this section from the treasury of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association in the amount that the Board determines, but not less than $2,000.        (2)    The Board shall pay a benefit under this subsection:            (i)    to the decedent’s surviving spouse or dependent child;            (ii)    if no individual is eligible under item (i) of this paragraph, to the decedent’s surviving dependent parent;            (iii)    if no individual is eligible under item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph, to each surviving child of the decedent in equal shares;            (iv)    if no individual is eligible under item (i), (ii), or (iii) of this paragraph, to the decedent’s surviving parent; or            (v)    if no individual is eligible under item (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this paragraph, to each surviving sister, brother, or grandparent of the decedent in equal shares.    (c)    (1)    If there is a surviving spouse or dependent child:            (i)    until the surviving spouse remarries, the surviving spouse is entitled to receive a pension from the Maryland State Firemen’s Association; and            (ii)    until the dependent child becomes an adult, each dependent child is entitled to receive a pension from the Maryland State Firemen’s Association.        (2)    The Board shall pay a benefit under this subsection from the treasury of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association in the amount, at the times, and in the installments that the Board determines.        (3)    The secretary of the Board shall add the name of each beneficiary under this subsection to the Disabled Firemen’s and Rescue Squadmen’s List.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part I - Disability and Death Benefits|Section 7-204 - Funding

    (a)    The Governor shall include in the State budget each year at least $55,000:        (1)    for the purposes set forth in §§ 7-202 and 7-203 of this subtitle; and        (2)    for scholarships for children of members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer rescue squads who are killed or disabled in the line of duty, as provided in § 18-602 of the Education Article.    (b)    The Board:        (1)    shall administer the money provided under subsection (a) of this section; and        (2)    may not use it for administrative costs.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part I - Disability and Death Benefits|Section 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.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part II - Length of Service Award Programs|Section 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.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part II - Length of Service Award Programs|Section 7-210 - Charles County

    In Charles County, the County Commissioners shall administer the length of service award program for members of volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, and mobile intensive care units, as provided in §§ 54-8 through 54-11 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Charles County.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part II - Length of Service Award Programs|Section 7-211 - Frederick County

    (a)    To encourage volunteer service in Frederick County, the governing body of Frederick County may enact a monetary service award plan based on length of service for members of volunteer fire companies in Frederick County.    (b)    The governing body of Frederick County may implement the plan by enacting an ordinance that relates to the provisions and implementation of the plan.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part II - Length of Service Award Programs|Section 7-212 - St. Mary's County

    The Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may:         (1)    establish a length of service award program for qualified members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads; and        (2)    adopt bylaws for the program by resolution.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-212.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part II - Length of Service Award Programs|Section 7-212.1 - Somerset County

    By resolution or ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners for Somerset County may establish and fund a volunteer service award program for qualified members of volunteer fire departments, ambulance companies, and rescue squads.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  7-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 7 - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities|Subtitle 2 - Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads|Part II - Length of Service Award Programs|Section 7-213 - Washington County

    By resolution or ordinance, the Washington County Commissioners may establish and fund a volunteer length of service award program for qualified members of volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, and ambulance corps.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-804 - Scope of Part; Applicability of Other Provisions

    (a)    (1)    Part II of this subtitle does not apply to an elevator unit that is:            (i)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, installed in a privately owned single–family residential dwelling; or            (ii)    installed in a building or structure under federal control or regulation.        (2)    Part II of this subtitle applies to a cliffside elevator located on the property of a privately owned single–family residential dwelling.    (b)    Sections 5–205(j), 5–207, 5–214, 5–215, and 5–216 and Title 5, Subtitle 8 of the Labor and Employment Article apply to Part II of this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-805 - Administration and Enforcement

    (a)    In this section, “assisted living program” has the meaning stated in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article.    (b)    The Commissioner shall administer and enforce Part II of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    The Commissioner shall adopt regulations that conform generally to the American National Standard/American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks, ANSI Code A17.1–1971, and all subsequent amendments and revisions to it.        (2)    If necessary to fulfill the Commissioner’s responsibilities under Part II of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall:            (i)    adopt regulations that amend standards set forth in the American National Standard/American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks, ANSI Code A17.1–1971, and all subsequent amendments and revisions to it; and            (ii)    adopt other regulations.        (3)    The Commissioner may adopt regulations to authorize and regulate the installation and inspection of noncommercial elevator units in assisted living programs with five or fewer beds that are licensed by the Maryland Department of Health under § 19–1804.1 of the Health – General Article.        (4)    The regulations shall be consistent with the requirements of § 12–1006 of this title.    (d)    The Commissioner may assign duties and functions imposed by Part II of this subtitle to the chief elevator inspector.    (e)    The cost of administering Part II of this subtitle is provided for under § 5–204 of the Labor and Employment Article.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-807 - Certificate Required

    (a)    An elevator unit may not be operated in a building, structure, or place of employment in the State unless a certificate is issued by the Commissioner.    (b)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner shall accept certificates of inspection from a political subdivision or municipal corporation instead of the certificate required by subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-808 - Registration With Commissioner

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, each elevator unit owned or to be operated shall be registered with the Commissioner at least 60 days before its planned completion and before it is placed in service.    (b)    (1)    The owner or lessee of each elevator unit shall register it on the form provided by the Commissioner.        (2)    For each elevator unit registered, the owner or lessee shall provide:            (i)    its type;            (ii)    its rating load and speed;            (iii)    the name of its manufacturer;            (iv)    its location;            (v)    the purpose for which it is used; and            (vi)    any other information the Commissioner requires.    (c)    Under emergency circumstances, an owner or lessee may register an elevator unit with the Commissioner with less than 60 days’ notice in accordance with regulations adopted under Part II of this subtitle.    (d)    After an elevator unit is placed in service and a certificate issued pursuant to § 12-811(a) of this subtitle, the owner or lessee shall reregister the elevator unit with the Commissioner 30 days prior to the expiration of the certificate.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-810 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-810 - Final Acceptance Inspection

    The Commissioner shall conduct a final acceptance inspection on completion of the installation, modification, or alteration of an elevator unit before it is placed in service.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-811 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-811 - Issuance of Certificate; Posting; Scope

    (a)    If an inspection discloses that an elevator unit complies with the Safety Code and other regulations adopted by the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall issue a certificate to the owner or lessee of the elevator unit.    (b)    The certificate shall be posted conspicuously in or on the elevator unit.    (c)    While a certificate is in effect, it authorizes the holder to operate the elevator unit in a building, structure, or place of employment in the State.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-812 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-812 - Term of Certificate; Periodic Inspection

    (a)    A certificate is valid for the period indicated on the certificate.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each elevator unit in the State shall have a periodic annual inspection by a State inspector as provided for in § 12–809(a)(6) of this subtitle or by a third–party qualified elevator inspector as provided for in § 12–809(d) of this subtitle.        (2)    Each cliffside elevator on the property of a privately owned single–family residential dwelling shall have a periodic inspection once every 2 years by a third–party qualified elevator inspector as provided for in § 12–809(d) of this subtitle.    (c)    Before scheduling an inspection with the Commissioner or a third–party qualified elevator inspector, the contractor, owner, or lessee of an elevator unit shall:        (1)    ensure that the elevator unit is operated, inspected, and repaired in accordance with Part II of this subtitle and the regulations adopted under Part II of this subtitle; and        (2)    make inspection, maintenance, and repair records available to the inspector charged with inspecting the elevator unit.    (d)    (1)    When an inspector conducts an inspection and the elevator unit fails the inspection, the inspector shall issue an inspection checklist that specifies the corrections required.        (2)    The inspection checklist shall be on a form provided by the Commissioner and shall specify the requirements for compliance with the Safety Code and other regulations adopted by the Commissioner.        (3)    If a State inspector conducts a follow–up inspection to ensure compliance with the corrections specified on the inspection checklist, the contractor, owner, or lessee shall pay a fee in accordance with § 12–809 of this subtitle.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-813 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-813 - Cancellation of Inspection; Maintenance of Records; Filing With Commissioner

    (a)    If a State inspector cancels a final acceptance inspection under § 12–810 of this subtitle or if a follow–up inspection is required under § 12–812 of this subtitle, the contractor, owner, or lessee of the elevator unit shall:        (1)    reschedule the inspection with the State inspector; and        (2)    ensure that the elevator unit complies with the requirements of Part II of this subtitle, including correcting as necessary any safety hazards or violations of the Safety Code, on the designated date.    (b)    A contractor, owner, or lessee shall maintain a copy of any inspection, maintenance, and repair records at a central location in a manner consistent with regulations adopted under Part II of this subtitle.    (c)    A contractor, owner, or lessee of an elevator unit shall file with the Commissioner the following records at time intervals set by regulation:        (1)    records of all test reports and inspection reports as defined by regulation; and        (2)    records of all incidents or serious injuries as defined by regulation.    (d)    All records submitted to the Commissioner electronically shall be in a format and method defined by regulation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-814 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part II - Registration and Inspection of Elevators|Section 12-814 - Inspection Discloses Unsafe Conditions

    (a)    When an inspection by a State inspector discloses that an elevator unit is in unsafe condition so that its continued operation will violate the Safety Code, or any other regulation adopted by the Commissioner under Part II of this subtitle, a citation may be issued and penalties may be assessed in accordance with §§ 12–814.2 and 12–814.3 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    When an inspection by a third–party qualified elevator inspector discloses that an elevator unit is in unsafe condition so that its continued operation will violate the Safety Code, or any other regulation adopted by the Commissioner under Part II of this subtitle, the third–party qualified elevator inspector shall notify the Commissioner immediately.        (2)    On notification, the Commissioner shall conduct an inspection of the unsafe condition to determine whether to issue a citation and assess penalties in accordance with §§ 12–814.2 and 12–814.3 of this subtitle.