Section 7-1001 - Definitions.
§ 7-1001. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Door-to-door transportation.- "Door-to-door transportation" means providing, through prearranged appointment, safe escort from a departure point, into and out of a transport vehicle and to the door of the destination.
(c) Low-income to moderate-income.- "Low-income to moderate-income" means the household income of an individual does not exceed 400% of the poverty threshold that is established by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Statistics for a given year.
(d) Program.- "Program" means the Maryland Senior Rides Program established under this subtitle.
(e) Program applicant.- "Program applicant" means a government agency, nonprofit entity, or faith-based agency that provides transportation services and is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(f) Program participant.- "Program participant" means a Program applicant that has been approved for participation in the Program.
(g) Senior.- "Senior" means an individual age 60 or older.
[2004, chs. 112, 113; 2007, ch. 268.]