Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-601
§9–601.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Fire investigator” means an official of the State, a county, or a municipal corporation who is legally designated to have legal responsibility for investigating fires and suppressing arson.
(2) “Fire investigator” includes a fire marshal.
(c) “Insurer” means a person licensed or established by the State to insure property of any kind.