1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “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.
3. (c) “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.
4. (d) “Program” means the Maryland Senior Rides Program established under this subtitle.
5. (e) “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.
6. (f) “Program participant” means a Program applicant that has been approved for participation in the Program.
7. (g) “Senior” means an individual age 60 or older.

Added by Acts 2004, c. 112, § 1, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2004, c. 113, § 1, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 268, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.