Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 7.5-5A-01 – Definitions

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Commercial mobile radio service” or “CMRS” means mobile telecommunications service that is:
1. (1) Provided for profit with the intent of receiving compensation or monetary gain;
2. (2) An interconnected, two-way voice service; and
3. (3) Available to the public.
(c) “Commercial mobile radio service provider” or “CMRS provider” means a person authorized by the Federal Communications Commission to provide CMRS in the State.
(d) “Consumer” means a person that purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction.
(e) “Fund” means the 9-8-8 Trust Fund.
(f) “Lifeline program” means the federal Lifeline program established by the Federal Communications Commission.
(g) “Prepaid wireless telecommunications service” means a commercial mobile radio service that:
1. (1) Allows a consumer to dial 9-8-8 to access the 9-8-8 system;
2. (2) Must be paid for in advance; and
3. (3) Is sold in predetermined units that decline with use in a known amount.
(h) “Retail transaction” means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale.
(i) “Telephone company” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Public Utilities Article.

Added by Acts 2022, c. 145, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 146, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 260, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 261, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023; Acts 2024, c. 780, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 781, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.