(a) In this section, “organized militia” includes members of the Maryland Defense Force described under § 13-203 of the Public Safety Article.

(b) Each officer or enlisted member of the organized militia of the State is a covered employee in peace time, while the member is:

(1) training as part of the Maryland State Guard; or

(2) on active military duty in the organized militia under order of the Governor in time of:

(i) civil disorder;

(ii) labor disorder;

(iii) natural disaster; or

(iv) other events that require the support of the State Militia.

(c) For the purposes of this title, the State is the employer of an individual who is a covered employee under this section.