1. (a) A forest ranger, a park ranger, a wildlife ranger, a registered crew member, a paid law enforcement employee, or an individual engaged for fire fighting by the Department of Natural Resources is a covered employee.
2. (b) Notwithstanding § 9-203 of this subtitle, an individual engaged for fire fighting who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if the fire fighting takes place outside of the State.
3. (c) Notwithstanding § 9-205 of this subtitle, an individual who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if engaged temporarily or part time.
4. (d) For the purpose of this title, the Department of Natural Resources is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 179, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2022, c. 39, § 1, eff. June 1, 2022.

Formerly Art. 101, § 35A.