Maryland Labor and Employment Section 9-230

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

            (2)      "Ridesharing" has the meaning stated in § 11-150.1 of the Transportation Article.

            (3)      "Vanpool operation" has the meaning stated in § 11-175.1(a) of the Transportation Article.

      (b)      This section applies only with respect to a vanpool operation in which the vehicle:

            (1)      is leased, operated, or owned by an employer for ridesharing;

            (2)      operates between the residence and place of employment of the passengers; and

            (3)      is insured in accordance with § 13-422 of the Transportation Article.

      (c)      An individual is a covered employee while operating a vehicle in a vanpool operation as part of the duties of the individual for the employer.

      (d)      A passenger in a vanpool operation is not a covered employee.