As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. 1. Qualified person "Qualified person" means a person who: The qualification requirements of paragraph A do not apply to any individual who was employed on a full-time basis by a railroad as a police officer on October 24, 1977.

   1. A. Has met all the education and training requirements as outlined under former Title 25, section 2805, first paragraph or Title 25, section 2804‑B or 2804‑C;

      [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

   2. A-1. Continues to meet all the in-service training requirements pursuant to Title 25, section 2804‑E; and

      [PL 2003, c. 199, §1 (NEW).]

   3. B. Is of good moral character and has no record of conviction of a serious crime.

      [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

   The qualification requirements of paragraph A do not apply to any individual who was employed on a full-time basis by a railroad as a police officer on October 24, 1977.

   [PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

2. 2. Railroad; railroads; railway company "Railroad," "Railroads" or "railway company" or any combination of those terms means a corporation engaged as a common carrier in the furnishing or sale of transportation by railroad, if subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

PL 1987, c. 141, §A4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 199, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 317, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).