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MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-225 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-225 - Resident in Facility

    A resident in a facility as defined in § 10–101(g) of the Health – General Article is not a covered employee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-226 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-226 - School Aide

    (a)    A volunteer aide under § 6-106 of the Education Article is a covered employee.    (b)    For the purposes of this title, the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City or the board of education for any other county is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section in that county.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-227 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-227 - Sole Proprietor

    (a)    Unless an election is made in accordance with this section, a sole proprietor is not a covered employee.    (b)    A sole proprietor may elect to be a covered employee if the proprietor devotes full time to the business of the proprietorship.    (c)    An election under this section is not effective until the proprietor submits to the Commission and to the insurer of the proprietor a written notice that names the individual who is to be a covered employee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-228 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-228 - Students

    (a)    (1)    A student with a disability as defined in § 8–401(a)(2) of the Education Article is a covered employee while working for an employer without wages in a work assignment in accordance with § 8–402 of the Education Article.        (2)    For the purposes of this title, the employer for whom the student with a disability works is the employer of that student.    (b)    (1)    An individual is a covered employee while working as a student intern or student teacher under § 6–107 of the Education Article.        (2)    For the purposes of this title, the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City or the board of education for any other county is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this subsection in that county.    (c)    (1)    A student is a covered employee when the student has been placed with an employer in an unpaid work–based learning experience coordinated by a county board or private noncollegiate institution under § 7–114 of the Education Article.        (2)    For purposes of this title, the employer for whom the student works in the unpaid work–based learning experience is the employer of that student.    (d)    (1)    (i)    In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.            (ii)    “DORS” means the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education.            (iii)    “DORS consumer” has the meaning stated in § 21–310 of the Education Article.        (2)    A DORS consumer is a covered employee when the individual has been placed by DORS with an employer in an unpaid work–based learning experience.        (3)    For purposes of this title, the employer for whom the DORS consumer works in the unpaid work–based learning experience is the employer of the DORS consumer.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-229 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-229 - Training

    An individual who is a covered employee while regularly employed or while serving an apprenticeship continues to be a covered employee while the individual receives instruction or training outside the regular work hours of the individual that relates to the employment or apprenticeship of the individual.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-230 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-230 - Vanpool Operator or Passenger

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Ridesharing” has the meaning stated in § 11-150.1 of the Transportation Article.        (3)    “Vanpool operation” has the meaning stated in § 11-175.1(a) of the Transportation Article.    (b)    This section applies only with respect to a vanpool operation in which the vehicle:        (1)    is leased, operated, or owned by an employer for ridesharing;        (2)    operates between the residence and place of employment of the passengers; and        (3)    is insured in accordance with § 13-422 of the Transportation Article.    (c)    An individual is a covered employee while operating a vehicle in a vanpool operation as part of the duties of the individual for the employer.    (d)    A passenger in a vanpool operation is not a covered employee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-231 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-231 - Volunteer -- in Certain Subdivisions

    Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, a volunteer worker for a unit of a political subdivision in Allegany, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Washington, or Worcester County is not a covered employee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-231.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-231.1 - Volunteer -- Unit of State Government

    (a)    A volunteer worker for a unit of State government is a covered employee.    (b)    For the purposes of this title, the State is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, benefits provided under this section shall consist only of medical services and treatment under Subtitle 6, Part IX of this title for a compensable injury.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-232 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-232 - Volunteer -- Civil Defense

    (a)    Each regularly enrolled volunteer member or trainee of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency established under the Maryland Emergency Management Agency Act is a covered employee.    (b)    For the purposes of this title, the State is the employer of each individual who is a covered employee under this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-233 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-233 - Volunteer -- Deputy Sheriff in Cecil County; Police Officer in Frederick County; Auxiliary Volunteer in Charles County Sheriff's Office

    (a)    Each volunteer deputy sheriff of Cecil County is a covered employee while performing work assigned by the sheriff of the county.    (b)    Each volunteer police officer of Frederick County is a covered employee entitled to medical benefits under §§ 9–660 and 9–661 of this title while performing work assigned by the Sheriff of Frederick County.    (c)    Each auxiliary volunteer of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is a covered employee while performing work assigned by the Sheriff of the county.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-235 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-235 - Worker for Aid or Sustenance

    An individual is not a covered employee while performing a service only for aid or sustenance from a charitable or religious organization.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-236 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers|Section 9-236 - Service in Course of Business, Occupation, Profession, or Trade of Employer

    An individual is a covered employee while performing a service for compensation in the course of the business, occupation, profession, or trade of an employer if, in relation to the service, the individual:         (1)    does not maintain a separate business;        (2)    neither represents to the public that the individual provides the service nor provides the service to the public; and        (3)    does not have a covered employee.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-301 - Established

    There is a State Workers’ Compensation Commission established as an independent unit of the State government.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-303 - Chairman

    (a)    From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a chairman.    (b)    (1)    The Chairman is the administrative and executive head of the Commission.        (2)    Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Chairman has final authority over:            (i)    the administrative work of the Commission and its employees; and            (ii)    the assignment of cases for hearing.        (3)    The Chairman does not have final authority over:            (i)    the adoption of regulations by the Commission; or            (ii)    the conduct of hearings and the determination of cases by the other members of the Commission.    (c)    The Chairman shall conduct hearings unless the hearings interfere with the adequate and efficient performance of the administrative and executive functions of the Chairman.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-304 - Full-Time Duties; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    Each member of the Commission shall devote full time to the duties of office.        (2)    While on the Commission, a member may not:            (i)    practice law;            (ii)    hold any political employment under State or federal law; or            (iii)    hold any other position or engage in any business that interferes or is inconsistent with any duty of office.    (b)    (1)    Each member of the Commission is entitled to:            (i)    the salary provided in the State budget; and            (ii)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.        (2)    The annual salary of a member of the Commission:            (i)    shall at least equal the salary provided in the State budget for a judge of the district court; and            (ii)    for the Chairman, shall be at least $1,500 more than the salary of the other members.        (3)    Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a member of the Commission may not receive a fee or perquisite for the discharge of any duty of office.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-305 - Staff

    (a)    (1)    The Chairman of the Commission may employ a staff for the Commission in accordance with the State budget.        (2)    Except as otherwise provided by law, the staff is in the State Personnel Management System.    (b)    The Secretary of the Commission shall:        (1)    perform each duty that the Chairman of the Commission assigns; and        (2)    keep, at the principal office of the Commission, a public record of:            (i)    each proceeding of the Commission, including:                1.    each claim that the Commission considers; and                2.    each award that the Commission allows to an employee or any person for a service;            (ii)    each document required to be submitted by the Commission or by a regulation of the Commission;            (iii)    each decision of the Commission; and            (iv)    each order passed by the Commission.    (c)    The Chairman may designate another employee of the Commission to exercise the powers and carry out the duties of the Secretary whenever the Secretary is absent.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-306 - Offices

    The Commission:         (1)    shall have its principal office in Baltimore City; and        (2)    may have in the State any branch offices that the Chairman considers necessary to carry out this title.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-307 - Hours

    (a)    Except for legal holidays, the Commission shall be in session continuously and open for business during business hours Monday through Friday.    (b)    Each session shall be open to the public.    (c)    The Commission may adjourn without recording notice of the adjournment in the record of proceedings.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-308 - Hearings; Decisions; Orders; Transmission of Orders

    (a)    Any member of the Commission may conduct a hearing or other investigation for the Commission.    (b)    A decision or order of a member of the Commission shall be considered a decision or order of the Commission.    (c)    A copy of each decision or order shall be sent to each party’s attorney of record and to each unrepresented party:        (1)    by first–class mail; or        (2)    by electronic means, if the party’s attorney of record consents or, if the party is unrepresented, the party consents.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-309 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out this title.    (b)    To carry out this title, a member of the Commission, the Secretary of the Commission, a special examiner, or an inspector may:        (1)    administer an oath; or        (2)    certify to an official act.    (c)    (1)    To carry out this title, a member of the Commission, the Secretary of the Commission, a special examiner, or any inspector may take a deposition as provided by law.        (2)    In an investigation, the Commission may cause the deposition of a witness to be taken as provided by law.    (d)    (1)    The Commission shall have a seal inscribed with the words “Workers’ Compensation Commission, State of Maryland -- Official Seal”.        (2)    The Commission shall use the seal for the authentication of its awards, orders, and proceedings.    (e)    The Commission may approve the form of a workers’ compensation insurance policy under § 19-402 of the Insurance Article.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-310 - Determination of Amount of Penalty or Fine

    In determining the amount of a financial penalty or fine to be imposed under this title, the Commission, in a fair and equitable manner, shall consider:         (1)    the seriousness and effect of the violation;        (2)    the good faith of the violator;        (3)    the violator’s history of previous violations; and        (4)    the ability of the violator to pay.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-310.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-310.1 - Benefits Wrongfully Obtained; Reimbursement; Interest

    (a)    In any administrative action before the Commission, if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that a person has knowingly obtained benefits under this title to which the person is not entitled, the Commission shall order the person to reimburse the insurer, self–insured employer, the Uninsured Employers’ Fund, or the Subsequent Injury Fund for the amount of all benefits that the person knowingly obtained and to which the person is not entitled.    (b)    An order of reimbursement required under subsection (a) of this section shall include interest on the amount ordered to be reimbursed at a rate of 1.5% per month from the date the Commission notifies the person of the amount to be reimbursed.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-310.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-310.2 - Referral of Certain Fraud Cases to Insurance Fraud Division; Reports

    (a)    In any administrative action before the Commission, if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that a person knowingly affected or knowingly attempted to affect the payment of compensation, fees, or expenses under this title by means of a fraudulent representation, the Commission shall refer the case on the person to the Insurance Fraud Division in the Maryland Insurance Administration.    (b)    In its annual report under § 9-312 of this subtitle, the Commission shall report the number of cases referred to the Insurance Fraud Division in the Maryland Insurance Administration under this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-311 - Subpoenas

    (a)    To carry out this title, a member of the Commission, the Secretary of the Commission, a special examiner, or an inspector may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of a relevant document or record.    (b)    On request of a party to a proceeding before the Commission, the Commission shall issue a subpoena for a hearing before the Commission for:        (1)    personal appearance of a witness; or        (2)    a deposition by the party, as authorized under § 9–719 of this title.    (c)    On a request of a party to a claim on which issues are currently pending, the Commission shall issue a subpoena for relevant documentation to be produced at the office of the requesting party and distributed to all parties to the claim in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission.    (d)    If the Commission, after an evidentiary hearing, determines that a subpoena was requested in bad faith, the Commission may assess against the requesting party the whole cost of the proceeding, including reasonable attorney’s fees.    (e)    An officer who serves a subpoena issued under this section is entitled to the same fee as the sheriff in the county where the witness is subpoenaed would be entitled.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-312 - Reports of Commission

    (a)    As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, the Chairman of the Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.    (b)    The annual report shall include:        (1)    any suggestions to improve the administration of this title;        (2)    a detailed statement of receipts and disbursements of the Commission; and        (3)    statistical analyses of:            (i)    the costs of workers’ compensation;            (ii)    experiences; and            (iii)    industrial injuries.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-313 - Reports and Analyses of Insurance Provider

    (a)    The Commission may require an insurer or a self–insurer to submit a report or analysis that the Commission considers useful to increase public understanding of the purpose, administrative procedures, costs, coverage, or effectiveness of workers’ compensation in the State.    (b)    (1)    Each insurer and each self–insurer, that provides workers’ compensation insurance in the State, shall submit a quarterly case payment report to the Commission:            (i)    on the printed forms or computer tapes provided to the insurer or self–insurer by the Commission, including a specially designated printed form or computer tape for the last case payment report for each covered employee; and            (ii)    that includes all information required by the Commission or an explanation of why any required information is omitted from the report.        (2)    An insurer or a self–insurer who is required to submit a report under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall submit the report within 40 days after the date on which the Commission mails the printed forms or computer tapes to the insurer or self–insurer.    (c)    The Commission may assess a fine not exceeding $1,000 against an insurer or a self–insurer if the insurer or self–insurer:        (1)    fails to timely file a report under subsection (b) of this section; or        (2)    files a report under subsection (b) of this section that includes inaccurate or insufficient information.    (d)    If the Commission determines that, after due diligence an insurer or a self–insurer is unable to timely submit the report required under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may:        (1)    waive the fine specified under subsection (c) of this section; and        (2)    grant the insurer or self–insurer the additional time that may be necessary.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-314 - Forms

    (a)    The Commission shall provide employers, without charge, blank forms for:        (1)    an application for benefits;        (2)    notice of compensation;        (3)    proof of employment and wage earnings;        (4)    proof of death;        (5)    proof of injury;        (6)    proof of medical attendance; and        (7)    any other purpose that the Commission considers proper and advisable.    (b)    The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide for distribution and ready availability of the forms required under this section.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-315 - Funding of Occupational Safety and Health Program

    The Commission shall pay the costs of the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Program by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry under Title 5 of this article.
MD. Labor and Employment Code Ann. §  9-315.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Labor and Employment|Title 9 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission|Section 9-315.1 - Administrative Costs for Workforce Fraud Program

    The Commission shall pay the costs of the administration of the workforce fraud program by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of this article.