# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 14. Emergency Management

### Subtitle 2. Civil Relief During Emergency Periods

#### Section 14-201

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

(b) "Court" means a court of competent jurisdiction of the State, whether or not a court of record.

(c) "Person in emergency management service" means a person who, during the emergency period to which this subtitle is applicable, is a member of or works for the Department or a local emergency management organization.

(d) "Person suffering injury or damage" means a person who, during the emergency period to which this subtitle is applicable:

  (1) suffers serious personal injury;

  (2) suffers extensive damage to property owned by the person; or

  (3) has an immediate family member who:

    (i) dies;

    (ii) suffers serious personal injury; or

    (iii) suffers extensive damage to property owned by the family member.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)