Maryland § 7-705.1

§ 7-705.1.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    (i)    “Public transit operator” has the meaning stated in § 7–714 of this subtitle.

            (ii)    “Public transit operator” includes a person engaged in official duties as a station agent, conductor, or station attendant who is employed by:

                1.    An entity that provides transit service under contract with the Administration;

                2.    A private entity that provides public transit service; and

                3.    An entity that provides transit service under a transportation compact under Title 10 of this article.

        (3)    “State public transit service” means any of the following, if operated by the Administration or another State agency:

            (i)    Bus service;

            (ii)    Train service;

            (iii)    Light rail service; and

            (iv)    Subway service.

        (4)    “State public transit service station” means a stop or station for State public transit service.

    (b)    (1)    A person who is alleged by a public transit operator to have committed an assault or other intentional act causing bodily injury to a public transit operator or a passenger while the person is on board a State public transit service or at a State public transit service station may be prohibited from using a State public transit service or entering a State public transit service station, under guidelines and subject to an appeals process established by the Administration.

        (2)    This section does not increase the duty of care for the Administration or another State agency or their employees, contractors, or contractor’s employees for any tort or other liability purposes in connection with actions by a person alleged to have committed an assault on a public transit operator or passenger.