§ 9-207. Department of Natural Resources -- Crew members and fire fighters

   (a) Covered employee. -- A registered crew member, a paid law enforcement employee, or an individual engaged for fire fighting by the Department of Natural Resources is a covered employee.

(b) Site of employment. -- Notwithstanding § 9-203 of this subtitle, an individual engaged for fire fighting who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if the fire fighting takes place outside of the State.

(c) Temporary or part-time employment. -- Notwithstanding § 9-205 of this subtitle, an individual who otherwise would be a covered employee under subsection (a) of this section is a covered employee even if engaged temporarily or part time.

(d) Employer. -- For the purpose of this title, the Department of Natural Resources is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 35A; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; 1999, ch. 179.