§ 7-1001

Maryland § 7-1001

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gtr: Transportation
• Title: 7

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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(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.

(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.

(d) “Program” means the Maryland Senior Rides Program established under this subtitle.

(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.

(f) “Program participant” means a Program applicant that has been approved for participation in the Program.

(g) “Senior” means an individual age 60 or older.