§ 2-101. Definitions  


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  •    (a) In general. -- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

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       This subsection is new language added as the standard introductory language of a definition section.

    (b) Imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole. -- "Imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole" means imprisonment for the natural life of an inmate under the custody of a correctional facility.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 412(f)(2) and 413(e)(4).

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       The former references to the "Patuxent Institution" are deleted as included in the comprehensive reference to a "correctional facility".

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       "Correctional facility"                                              § 1-101
     
       ** DEFINED TERMS:
     
       "Inmate"                                                             § 1-101

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    (c) Vessel. -- **

       (1) "Vessel" means any watercraft that is used or is capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice. **

       (2) "Vessel" does not include a seaplane.

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 388C.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 388C, 412(f)(2), 413(e)(4); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.