Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-207
This is the official text of Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-207, part of Maryland’s Code, Labor and Employment — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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§9–207.
Official statutory text
(a) A forest ranger, a park ranger, a wildlife ranger, a registered crew member, a paid law enforcement employee, or an individual engaged for fire fighting by the Department of Natural Resources is a covered employee.
(b) Notwithstanding § 9–203 of this subtitle, an individual engaged for fire fighting who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if the fire fighting takes place outside of the State.
(c) Notwithstanding § 9–205 of this subtitle, an individual who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if engaged temporarily or part time.
(d) For the purpose of this title, the Department of Natural Resources is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.
(b) Notwithstanding § 9–203 of this subtitle, an individual engaged for fire fighting who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if the fire fighting takes place outside of the State.
(c) Notwithstanding § 9–205 of this subtitle, an individual who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if engaged temporarily or part time.
(d) For the purpose of this title, the Department of Natural Resources is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.
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