Section 14-3701 - Definitions.
§ 14-3701. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Child.- "Child" means an individual under the age of 18 years.
(c) Computer network.- "Computer network" means the computer network commonly known as the Internet and any other local, regional, or global computer network that is similar to or is a predecessor of or successor to the Internet.
(d) Internet.- "Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet-switched data networks.
(e) Internet access provider.-
(1) "Internet access provider" means a provider that offers directly to residential customers an interactive computer service to obtain access to the Internet in exchange for consideration, such as through a paid subscription or through an agreement to view specific advertising or other content.
(2) "Internet access provider" does not include a library or educational institution that operates or offers an interactive computer service to obtain access to the Internet.
(f) Interactive computer service.-
(1) "Interactive computer service" means an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer service.
(2) "Interactive computer service" includes a service or system that provides access to the Internet and systems operated or services offered by a library or educational institution.
(g) Parental control.- "Parental control" means a product or service to control the access of a child to the Internet.
[2009, ch. 557.]