Section 9-601 - Definitions.
§ 9-601. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 56(a).
The only changes are in style.
(b) Fire investigator.-
(1) "Fire investigator" means an official of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation who is legally designated to have legal responsibility for investigating fires and suppressing arson.
(2) "Fire investigator" includes a fire marshal.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 56(b).
In paragraph (2) of this subsection, the former reference to a "fire investigator" is deleted to avoid using the term being defined in its own definition.
Defined Terms.
"County" § 1-101
(c) Insurer.- "Insurer" means a person licensed or established by the State to insure property of any kind.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 56(c).
The reference to an "[i]nsurer" is substituted for the former reference to an "[i]nsurance company" for consistency with the terminology used in the Insurance Article.
Defined Terms.
"Person" § 1-101
[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 56; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]