1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Applicant” means an entity that applies to receive a grant under the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program.

   2. (2) Cancer Screening Test.

      1. (a) “Cancer screening test” means a test that is designed to find cancer in an individual who does not present cancer signs or symptoms.

      2. (b) “Cancer screening test” includes, but is not limited to:

         1. (i) A laboratory test;
         2. (ii) An imaging procedure;
         3. (iii) A medical procedure; and
         4. (iv) A genetic test.
   3. (3) “Cost effectiveness” means a comparison between cost and expected health outcomes of a cancer test or intervention.
   4. (4) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.
   5. (5) “Grant” means funds distributed to a grantee under the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program.
   6. (6) “Grantee” means a local fire department, volunteer fire department, or volunteer fire company approved to receive funds under the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program.
   7. (7) “Health care provider” means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, dentist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who is authorized to practice by the state in which the individual practices.
   8. (8) “Local fire department” means a fire department operating in a Maryland county or Baltimore City.
   9. (9) “Program” means the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program.
   10. (10) “Qualifications” means the education, experience, skills, and licensing of an individual associated with a Program grant application.
   11. (11) “Volunteer fire company” means a volunteer fire company operating in a Maryland county or Baltimore City.
   12. (12) “Volunteer fire department” means a volunteer fire department operating in a Maryland county or Baltimore City.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§13-4001—13-4007, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 13, 2023 (50:22 Md. R. 975)