§ 5-5A-01. Definitions  


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

    (b) Energy emergency. -- "Energy emergency" means a lack of fuel or the imminent discontinuation of energy services supplied by a fuel vendor or utility vendor that will endanger health, safety, or welfare.

    (c) Fuel vendor. -- "Fuel vendor" means a person that distributes, transports, produces, or offers for sale coal products, fuel oil, kerosene, bottled gas, propane, or wood for fuel use or consumption in the State.

    (d) Office. -- "Office" means the Office of Home Energy Programs.

    (e) Program. -- "Program" means the Energy Assistance Program.

    (f) Utility vendor. -- "Utility vendor" means a person that distributes, transports, or produces natural gas or electricity for use or consumption in the State.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 6-402; 2007, ch. 3, § 2; 2008, ch. 116, § 1.