(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Ridesharing” has the meaning stated in § 11-150.1 of the Transportation Article.
(3) “Vanpool operation” has the meaning stated in § 11-175.1(a) of the Transportation Article.
(b) This section applies only with respect to a vanpool operation in which the vehicle:
(1) is leased, operated, or owned by an employer for ridesharing;
(2) operates between the residence and place of employment of the passengers; and
(3) is insured in accordance with § 13-422 of the Transportation Article.
(c) An individual is a covered employee while operating a vehicle in a vanpool operation as part of the duties of the individual for the employer.
(d) A passenger in a vanpool operation is not a covered employee.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 2 - Covered Employees and Employers
Section 9-201 - Employers Subject to Title
Section 9-202 - Covered Employee
Section 9-203 - Site of Employment
Section 9-204 - Election to Be Subject to Title
Section 9-205 - Casual Employee
Section 9-206 - Corporate or Limited Liability Company Officer
Section 9-207 - Department of Natural Resources -- Crew Members and Firefighters
Section 9-208 - Distributor or Seller of Newspapers
Section 9-209 - Domestic Servant
Section 9-214 - Maintenance Worker or Remodeler
Section 9-217 - Official of Political Subdivision
Section 9-218 - Owner Operator of Class F (Tractor) Vehicle
Section 9-222 - Real Estate Salesperson and Associate Real Estate Broker
Section 9-223 - Recipient Under Federal Law
Section 9-224 - Recipient of Public Assistance
Section 9-225 - Resident in Facility
Section 9-227 - Sole Proprietor
Section 9-230 - Vanpool Operator or Passenger
Section 9-231 - Volunteer -- in Certain Subdivisions
Section 9-231.1 - Volunteer -- Unit of State Government
Section 9-232 - Volunteer -- Civil Defense
Section 9-232.1 - Volunteer -- Civil Defense Emergency Volunteers
Section 9-234 - Volunteer Fire or Rescue Company
Section 9-235 - Worker for Aid or Sustenance
Section 9-236 - Service in Course of Business, Occupation, Profession, or Trade of Employer