1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Ridesharing” has the meaning stated in § 11-150.1 of the Transportation Article.
   3. (3) “Vanpool operation” has the meaning stated in § 11-175.1(a) of the Transportation Article.

2. (b) This section applies only with respect to a vanpool operation in which the vehicle:

   1. (1) is leased, operated, or owned by an employer for ridesharing;
   2. (2) operates between the residence and place of employment of the passengers; and
   3. (3) is insured in accordance with § 13-422 of the Transportation Article.
3. (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.
4. (d) A passenger in a vanpool operation is not a covered employee.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Formerly Art. 101, § 21.