Maryland Administrative Code

.08 Equipment and Utensils. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. Equipment for processing drinking water is: (1) Maintained in a sanitary and working condition; (2) Provided with instrumentation to allow: (a) Process control; and (b) Monitoring; (3) Monitored to verify that…

.09 Unit Processing Operations — Control, Monitoring, and Record Keeping. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. A processing operation that involves the source, transport, storage, treatment, or bottling of drinking water is controlled to prevent a hazard; and B. A record is…

.10 Unit Processing Operations — Bulk Storage and Transportation. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. Water stored in bulk or transported for bottling is from an approved source; B. A storage tank, hose, pump, and piping used for loading, transporting, and unloading water …

.11 Unit Processing Operations — Container Sanitation. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. Containers are: (1) Protected from contamination; and (2) If multiservice, adequately cleaned, sanitized, and inspected prior to filling in accordance with 21 CFR §129.80(b)(1), (c),…

.12 Unit Processing Operations — Water Treatment. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. Unless a waiver of filtration and disinfection is granted by the Department in accordance with Health-General Article, §21-336.1(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter, finished…

.13 Unit Processing Operations — Bottling Drinking Water. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. Finished product water meets the water quality standards set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter; B. Containers used in bottling are: (1) Made of food-grade materials; (2) Cle…

.14 Labeling and Marking of Finished Product Water. The person-in-charge shall ensure that: A. The information required on a container of bottled water is placed on a label attached to the container or marked directly on the container in a way that ensures the information is clea…

.01 Scope. This chapter: A. Provides the HACCP requirements for juice processors as defined by this chapter. B. Does not apply to a retail establishment or a food processing plant that: (1) Makes and sells juice directly to consumers; and (2) Does not sell or distribute juice to …

.02 Incorporation by Reference. All provisions of 21 CFR 120 are incorporated by reference.

.03 Requirements for the Safe Handling and Processing of Juice. A juice processor, as defined in this chapter, shall comply with all of the requirements of 21 CFR 120.

.01 Scope. A. This chapter establishes guidelines for periodic inspections and annual maintenance of AEDs at grocery stores and restaurants. B. This chapter does not apply to: (1) A grocery store that has an annual gross income of $10,000,000 or less in a calendar year; or (2) A …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “AED” means automated external defibrillator as defined in COMAR 30.06.01.01. (2) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health. (3) “Grocery store” means a store th…

.03 AED Requirements. Beginning January 1, 2025, each owner and operator of a grocery store or restaurant subject to this chapter shall: A. Place an AED in a prominent area, accessible to employees and customers; and B. Maintain the functionality of the AED.

.04 Registration. Each grocery store or restaurant subject to this chapter shall register with MIEMSS using a form prescribed by MIEMSS in order to: A. Make its location publicly available to emergency dispatchers; and B. Receive maintenance and recall notices from MIEMSS.

.05 Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Reporting. An owner or operator of a grocery store or restaurant subject to this chapter shall: A. Maintain: (1) Each AED and all related equipment and supplies in accordance with the standards established by the device manufacturer and the…

.06 Inspections. A. The Department shall: (1) Monitor a grocery store or restaurant subject to this chapter for compliance with this chapter; and (2) Inspect the grocery store or restaurant as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. B. Right to Inspect. (1) The Department …

.01 Purpose. It is the purpose and intent of these regulations to establish minimum standards of construction, maintenance, and operation of mobile home parks to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. Construction, enlargement, alteration, or addition may …

.01-1 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter: A. “Access road” means the road leading from the entrance to the mobile home park to the mobile home spaces throughout the park. B. “Approving Authority” means the Secr…

.02 Permits. A. General Requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a park without a permit issued annually by the Approving Authority. Application for the permit shall be made in writing on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Approving Authority, and in the…

.03 Inspections. A. Right of Entry. The Approving Authority shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relative to the enforcement of these regulations. B. Access for Repairs. It…

.04 General Sanitation Requirements—Location, Space, and General Layout. A. Site Location. A park may not be located in swamps or marshes or adjacent to swamps or marshes, or in areas not subject to drainage. Every park shall provide suitable space for recreation. The park ground…

.05 Service Building. A. Building and Equipment. If the park accommodates independent mobile homes exclusively, a service building may not be required; however, one is recommended for emergency use. Every park accommodating one or more dependent mobile homes shall be provided wit…

.06 Water Supply. A. Requirements. A potable water supply, capable of furnishing a minimum of 150 gallons of water per day per mobile home space, and producing a minimum of 20 pounds per square inch of pressure at all mobile home service connections, shall be provided. If a priva…

.07 Sewage Disposal. A. Requirements. A sewage disposal system may not be installed, altered, improved, or used without the written permission of the Secretary of the Environment or his designee. B. Sewer Connections. Each independent mobile home space shall be equipped with prov…

.08 Garbage and Refuse Disposal. A. Storage, Collection, Disposal. The storage, collection, and disposal of garbage and refuse shall be so managed as to not create health hazards, rodent harborage, insect-breeding areas, accidents, fire hazards, or air pollution. B. Containers. A…

.09 Insect and Rodent Control Measures. Insect and rodent control measures to safeguard the public health and comfort shall be applied in the park as required by the Approving Authority. When rats or other objectionable rodents are known to be in the park, the park operator shall…

.10 Electrical Service and Exterior Lighting. A. Service Outlet. An electrical outlet supplying at least 115 volts shall be provided for each mobile home space. The installation of all service outlets shall comply with all applicable electrical codes and ordinances. The main powe…

.11 Fuel Storage, Location, and Connections. All piping from exchangeable fuel storage tanks or cylinders to the mobile homes shall be of copper or other approved metallic tubing and shall be permanently installed and securely fastened in place. All fuel storage tanks or cylinder…

.12 Safety and Fire Prevention. All necessary precautions shall be taken to protect persons on the premises of the park from bodily injury resulting from fire, falls, or other types of injuries. The mobile home park area shall be subject to the regulations of the State or local f…

.13 Penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions in these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of it shall be fined not less than $25, or more than $100, for each offense, and otherwise penalized as provided by law. Each day's failure to co…

.14 Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of these regulations should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, the decision may not affect the remaining portions of these regulations, which shall remain in full force, and effect; an…

.01 Purpose. It is the purpose and intent of these regulations to establish minimum standards of layout, operation, construction, and maintenance of camps to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.

.01-1 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Approving Authority” means the Secretary of Health or his designee. (2) “Camp” means a property consisting of a tract of land and all tents, vehicles, buildings, or othe…

.02 Permits. A. General Requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a camp without an annual permit issued by the Approving Authority. Application for this permit shall be made in writing on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Approving Authority at least 30…

.03 Inspections. The Approving Authority shall have the right of entry at reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relative to the enforcement of these regulations.

.04 Location, Space, and General Layout. A. Site Location. A camp may not be located in swamps or marshes or adjacent to them, or in areas not properly drained. Measures shall be taken for the eradication or control of poison ivy, poison oak, noxious weeds, mosquitoes, flies, rod…

.05 Swimming Pools and Bathing Areas. A swimming pool or bathing area may not be installed, altered, improved, or used without compliance with applicable regulations. A bathing area may not be used without the written permission of the Approving Authority.

.06 Service Buildings. A. Requirements. In camps using service buildings, the following facilities shall be regarded as minimum: Number Male Female (1) Toilets 1 per 20 15 (2) Urinals 1 per 30 (3) Lavatories 1 per 20 20 (4) *Showers 1 per 20 20 ------ *This shall apply to overnig…

.07 Water Supply. A. Requirements. A safe, adequate, and conveniently located water supply shall be provided for each camp in compliance with applicable regulations. The water supply may not be installed, altered, or used without the written permission of the Secretary of the Env…

.08 Sewage Disposal. Requirements. Approved, adequate, and conveniently located toilet facilities shall be provided for each camp in compliance with applicable regulations. A method of sewage disposal may not be installed, altered, or used without the written permission of the Ap…

.09 Garbage and Refuse Disposal. A. Storage, Collection, and Disposal. The storage, collection, and disposal of garbage and refuse shall be managed so as not to create health hazards, rodent harborage, insect-breeding areas, accidents, fire hazards, or air pollution. B. Container…

.10 Insect and Rodent Control Measures. Insect and rodent control measures to safeguard the public health and comfort shall be used in the camp as required by the Approving Authority.

.11 Electrical Service. Where electrical service is used, the installation and use of these facilities shall conform with all applicable codes.

.12 Food Service. Equipment and operation of kitchen, dining halls, and storage room facilities shall comply with the standards administered by the Approving Authority. Refrigeration and storage of food, food handling methods, dishwashing and storage of dishes by procedures meeti…

.13 Emergency Medical Care and Hospitalization. A person qualified to render emergency aid shall be available at all times. A registered nurse or physician licensed to practice in the State should be on the camp staff and available for emergency treatment of illness and accident.…

.14 Penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions set forth in these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of it shall be fined not less than $25 or more than $100 for each offense and other penalties as provided by law. Each day's failure to…

.15 Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of these regulations should be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, the decision may not affect the remaining portions of these regulations, which shall remain in full force and effect, an…