Section 8-201 - Definitions.

§ 8-201. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Association.- "Association" means the Maryland State Firemen's Association. 

(c)  Department.- "Department" means the Department of Budget and Management. 

(d)  Fund.- "Fund" means the Volunteer Company Assistance Fund. 

(e)  Volunteer company.- "Volunteer company" means a volunteer ambulance, fire, or rescue company: 

(1) located in the State; or 

(2) located outside the State if the company: 

(i) has been a member of the Association for at least the past 10 years; and 

(ii) has a first due response area in the State. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 46(a)(1), (2), (4), (5); 2003, ch. 5, § 2; 2005, ch. 136; 2010, ch. 479.]