In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Children” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Correctional officer” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Dependent parent” has the meaning stated under §152 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. “Employee” means an individual eligible for duty-related death benefits under this chapter. “Individual serving in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflict” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. Performance of Duties. “Performance of duties” has, in the case of an individual under §A(1)(c)—(f) under Regulation .01 of this chapter, the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Performance of duties” means, in the case of an individual under §A(1)(a) and (b) under Regulation .01 of this chapter, the individual was: Actively participating in an official law enforcement or correctional responsibility; Going to or from an official law enforcement or correctional responsibility; or Performing other duties necessary to the performance of an official law enforcement or correctional responsibility. Performance of duties” means, in the case of an individual under §A(2) under Regulation .01 of this chapter, the individual was actively participating in an official United States military responsibility in Afghanistan or Iraq. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services. “State Fire Marshal” means a sworn member of the Office of the State Fire Marshal as described in Public Safety Article, Title 6, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.