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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Day services” means services provided by a licensed provider under COMAR 10.22.07.03E.
   2. (2) “Enclave” means a group of eight or fewer individuals with developmental disabilities that works as a single team in a single community work site.
   3. (3) “Fiscal Incentive Program for Employment (FIPE)” means the program that provides a one-time fiscal incentive to eligible programs to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in securing and maintaining a job of the individual's choice in the community.
   4. (4) “Mobile crew” means a group of eight or fewer individuals with developmental disabilities that operates as a single team moving from one work site to another, performing contracted tasks such as custodial and ground maintenance.
   5. (5) “Self-employed” means an individual who owns and operates a business that generates revenue.
   6. (6) “Sheltered environment” means a setting that is segregated to include only individuals with disabilities who perform work or simulated work training activities for subminimum wages.
   7. (7) “Supported employment” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.22.07.03C.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 7-306.1, and 7-904, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 22, 2003 (30:25 Md. R. 1846)