§3–1601.

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

    (b)    (1)    “Covered employee” means any individual employed to perform work at a heightened security interest location who is a nonexempt employee as described in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

        (2)    “Covered employee” does not include an individual employed to perform work at a heightened security interest location by:

            (i)    a retail establishment as defined in § 3–710 of this title;

            (ii)    a food service facility as defined in § 21–301 of the Health – General Article; or

            (iii)    an on–airport or off–airport motor vehicle rental company, or any other company involved in motor vehicle rental operations.

    (c)    (1)    “Employ” means to engage an individual to work.

        (2)    “Employ” includes:

            (i)    allowing an individual to work; and

            (ii)    instructing an individual to be present at a work site.

    (d)    (1)    “Employer” includes a person who acts directly or indirectly in the interest of another employer with an employee.

        (2)    “Employer” does not include:

            (i)    an employer that provides construction services as defined in § 3–901 of this title; or

            (ii)    an airline.

    (e)    “Heightened security interest location” means:

        (1)    Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport; or

        (2)    Pennsylvania Station in Baltimore.

    (f)    “Wage” means all compensation that is due to an employee for employment.