Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle 02 - SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 01.02.11 - Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program
Section 01.02.11.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 01.02.11.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Application assistant" means an employee or volunteer:
(a) Of a federal, State, or local agency, or of a nongovernmental program, that provides counseling, referral, shelter, or other services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; and

(b) Who has been designated by the respective agency or program, and trained and registered by the Secretary, to assist individuals in completion of the Program application.

(2) "Authorization card" means the card issued by the Secretary to a participant.

(3) "Bona fide religious organization" has the meaning stated in COMAR 01.02.04.01 a.

(4) "Notice of ACP Participation" means the form prescribed by the Secretary in accordance with State Government Article, §7-311(c)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, to identify an individual as a participant, request the use of the participant's substitute address, and prohibit disclosure of a participant's identity information.

(5) "Participant" means an individual designated by the Secretary to participate in the Program.

(6) "Program" means the Address Confidentiality Program established under State Government Article, Title 7, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) "Real Property ACP Notice" means the form prescribed by the Secretary in accordance with Real Property Article, §3-115, Annotated Code of Maryland, to request the shielding of real property records.

(8) "Religious, medical, or other professional" means an individual:
(a) Licensed as a physician, nurse, social worker, professional counselor or therapist, or psychologist under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Who is a minister, pastoral counselor, or associate of an organization providing services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or human trafficking under the auspices of a bona fide religious organization.

(9) "Secretary" means the Secretary of State of Maryland, or the Secretary's designee.

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