Md. Code Regs. 14.40.05.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.40.05.03 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Critical, life-threatening incident means an event which:

(a) Results in an individual being charged with a threat of mass violence directed at a school under Criminal Law Article, § 3-1001, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) Meets the criteria for a threat of mass violence but does not result in criminal charges due to the age limitation under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, § 3-8A-03(f), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(c) Occurs on school grounds and:

(i) Results in death or serious bodily injury; or

(ii) Requires activation of a school's emergency plans and substantially disrupts the normal or orderly operation of a school.

(2) School grounds means:

(a) The premises where the school is located and operated, including all buildings, physical structures, and real property owned or leased by the local school system for the operation of a school;

(b) School transportation vehicles either owned by or contracted for by the local school system for the purposes of student transportation; and

(c) Locations used for school sponsored activities or approved by the school or school system for attendance of students as part of a field trip

(3) "Serious bodily injury" means an injury inflicted on another individual that results in:

(a) A substantial risk of death;

(b) Extreme physical pain;

(c) Protracted and obvious disfigurement; or

(d) Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1365(h) (3).

Md. Code Regs. 14.40.05.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 47:5 Md. R. 312, eff. 3/9/2020; amended effective 50:24 Md. R. 1043, eff. 12/11/2023