Section 1-302.1 - Classification and compensation of 9-1-1 specialists(a) The General Assembly finds that 9-1-1 specialists are key members of the team of public safety personnel responding to requests from the public for emergency assistance.(b) Each jurisdiction employing 9-1-1 specialists shall:(1) appropriately classify 9-1-1 specialists as first responders in recognition of the training, knowledge, and skills that 9-1-1 specialists possess and demonstrate in answering and handling requests for emergency assistance; and(2) compensate 9-1-1 specialists in a manner that:(i) reflects their membership in the team of public safety personnel answering and responding to requests for emergency assistance; and(ii) is commensurate with the training, knowledge, and skills they possess.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 349, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 299, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2019.Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 300, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2019.