Maryland Administrative Code

.04 Responsibility. The owner of any building used as a mercantile establishment or a public, commercial, or residential building or structure shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this regulation.

.05 Penalty. Any person, who upon conviction of violating any of the provisions of this regulation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $50 for each offense.

.06 Severability. If any provision of these regulations or the application of it to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity may not affect other provisions or applications of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or applicati…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs health permits for outdoor musical festivals, as set forth in Business Regulation Article, §§17-1401 — 17-1407, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. In addition to a health permit, a person who wants to be a promoter of an outdoor musical festival sha…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Applicant” means a person who is applying for a health permit as part of the process of applying for a promoter license in order to hold an outdoor musical festival. (2) “…

.03 Incorporation by Reference. The Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers (MIEMSS 1999 Edition) which has been incorporated by reference in COMAR 30.01.02.01, is incorporated by reference in this chapter.

.04 Health Permit Application. An applicant shall: A. Post a cash bond with the application in accordance with the requirements of Regulation .09 of this chapter; B. Submit documentation to show that the applicant has obtained approval of the local law enforcement unit to hold th…

.05 Requirements for Obtaining a Health Permit. In order to obtain a health permit, an applicant shall submit to the health officer written documentation, such as a contract, service agreement, permit, or similar documentation showing that: A. The water supply provided for the ou…

.06 Emergency Medical Services. An applicant shall ensure that emergency medical services will be provided on-site for the duration of an outdoor musical festival, including from the time of the initial arrival of spectators until the departure of spectators, as evidenced by: A. …

.07 Food Service Facilities. An applicant shall ensure that a food service facility operating on-site during the outdoor musical festival will meet all applicable food service facility standards as set forth at: A. Health-General Article, Title 21, Subtitles 1 — 3, Annotated Code…

.08 Environmental Noise Control. An applicant shall ensure that the outdoor musical festival will meet the environmental noise limits as specified in COMAR 26.02.03. Cross References 10.16.05.04C(1)

.09 Bond Requirements. A. In St. Mary's County, this regulation does not apply if the applicant owns the property where the outdoor musical festival is held. B. Amount of Bond. (1) Except as provided in §§A and B(2) and (3) of this regulation, an applicant shall post with the app…

.10 Approval or Denial of Health Permit. A. Within 30 days of receipt of an application, the health officer shall: (1) Review the application and required documentation for a health permit; and (2) Approve or deny the issuance of a health permit. B. If the health officer denies t…

.11 Permit Form Requirements. A health officer shall issue a health permit that stipulates the: A. Maximum number of spectators that may be accommodated at any one time on the premises of the outdoor musical festival; B. Duration and times of the outdoor musical festival; C. Loca…

.12 Health Permit Posting Requirement. A promoter shall post the health permit in a conspicuous location at the site of the outdoor musical festival.

.13 Inspections. The health officer may inspect the site of the outdoor musical festival to verify compliance with this chapter.

.14 Injunctions and Suspension or Revocation of a Health Permit. A. In addition to any other enforcement action set forth in this chapter, a health officer may seek an injunction to enforce the provisions of this chapter. B. Suspension or Revocation. The health officer may: (1) S…

.15 Opportunity for a Hearing. A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, if a health permit is denied, suspended, or revoked, before the health officer takes final action against the applicant or permit holder, the health officer shall give the applicant or permit holder an…

.16 Prohibition to Operate. A. A permit holder whose health permit is suspended: (1) Shall cease operation of the outdoor musical festival; and (2) May not resume operation of the outdoor musical festival until: (a) An inspection shows that the condition or conditions responsible…

.01 Scope. This chapter does not apply to: A. Purely social activities of a family or the guests of a family; B. Subject to Regulation .03 of this chapter, programs or activities directed or operated by a board of recreation, recreation department, or similar public unit of a cou…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Acceptance letter” means a notice sent to a unit of local government, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or a State agency, issued by the Departme…

.03 Local Government Health and Safety Standards. A. Subject to the provisions of §B of this regulation, each unit of local government shall: (1) Adopt health and safety standards pertaining to the operation of youth camps; and (2) Submit to the Department documentation that veri…

.04 State Agency Program or Activity. Each agency of the State that directs or operates a program or activity that is not exempt under Regulation .01C of this chapter shall annually certify to the Department, in writing on a form prescribed by the Department on or before April 1 …

.05 Random Inspections, Complaints, and Violations. The Department shall: A. Conduct inspections of: (1) A random 5 percent sample of programs or activities described under Regulations .03 and .04 of this chapter to ensure that each program or activity is in compliance with all a…

.06 Annual Report and Self-Assessment. A. An operator of a program or activity that complies with Regulation .03 or .04 of this chapter and an operator of a youth camp shall submit an annual report, on a form prescribed by the Department, within 4 weeks of the end of the program,…

.07 Certification or Letter of Compliance. A. An operator of a youth camp shall obtain a youth camp certificate or letter of compliance issued by the Department, which allows the operator to: (1) Operate the youth camp during the period specified on the certificate or letter of c…

.08 Application Procedures and Fees. A. For a camp that was not issued a certificate or a letter of compliance by the Department in the previous calendar year, an operator shall: (1) Apply for a certificate or, in the case of an operator of a youth camp directed or operated by a …

.09 Inspections. A. The Department shall: (1) Monitor a youth camp for compliance with this chapter; and (2) Inspect the camp at least every fourth year or as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. B. Right to Inspect. (1) The Department may enter, at reasonable times, th…

.10 Time Period for Correction of Violations. A. An operator shall correct a violation: (1) Immediately, if it creates an imminent and substantial danger to a camper; and (2) Within the period of time specified by the Department. B. The Department may modify a specified time limi…

.11 Variances. A. An operator may apply, in writing, to the Department for a variance of a requirement under this chapter, specifying: (1) The affected regulation; (2) The reason for the request; (3) The name and address of the applicant; (4) The name and location of the camp; an…

.12 Issuance of a Certificate, Letter of Compliance, or Acceptance Letter. A. Certificate or Letter of Compliance. (1) The Department shall issue a nontransferable certificate or letter of compliance in accordance with the information provided on the application to a camp that me…

.13 Posting of Certificate, Letter of Compliance, or Acceptance Letter. An operator shall: A. Post a certificate, letter of compliance, or acceptance letter in a conspicuous place on the premises; or B. For a primitive, travel, or trip camp, have the certificate, letter of compli…

.14 Denial of a Certificate or Letter of Compliance. A. The Department may deny an application for a certificate or a letter of compliance, setting forth in writing the reason or reasons for the denial, if the operator: (1) Fails to: (a) Correct a violation within the specified t…

.15 Suspension or Revocation of a Certificate or Letter of Compliance. A. The Department may suspend or revoke a certificate or letter of compliance if the camp operator: (1) Fails to correct any violation within the specified time period; (2) Fails to comply with an approved wri…

.16 Orders. A. When inspection of a youth camp as set forth in Regulation .09 of this chapter reveals a health or safety violation of this chapter, the Department may issue an order to abate the violation. B. When the Department issues an order to abate a violation to a youth cam…

.17 Opportunity for a Hearing. A. Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, or in this regulation, before the Department takes any final action to deny, suspend, or revoke a certif…

.18 Prohibitions to Operate. A. A person whose certificate or letter of compliance is suspended: (1) Shall cease operation; and (2) May not resume operation until: (a) An inspection shows that the condition or conditions responsible for the suspension or order no longer exist; an…

.19 Alternative Accreditation. A. Alternative Accreditation Organization. (1) A person seeking the Department's approval for alternative accreditation shall: (a) Apply to the Department for approval of the alternative accreditation; and (b) Submit to the Department documentation …

.20 Constructing, Remodeling, Enlarging, Converting, or Reducing Facilities. A. Except for facilities that are used for other purposes where the proposed changes do not affect the operation of the youth camp according to the requirements of this chapter, an operator shall notify …

.21 Criminal Background Investigations. A. An operator shall: (1) Ensure that a person serving as a personnel administrator has applied for: (a) A national and State criminal history records check through the Department pursuant to Health General Article, §14-403.1, Annotated Cod…

.22 Health and Medication Requirements An operator shall ensure that a camp complies with COMAR 10.16.07. Cross References 10.16.06.08A(3)(c) 10.16.06.14B(4) 10.16.06.15B(3)

.23 — .33 Repealed.

.34 Emergency Procedures. A. An operator shall prepare and implement a written emergency plan that includes procedures for the camp staff members to: (1) Ensure camper safety during natural disasters, severe weather, and other emergencies; (2) Evacuate campers from the camp; (3) …

.35 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting. An operator shall ensure that: A. Child abuse allegations or incidents are reported as prescribed in Family Law Article, §§5-704 and 5-705, Annotated Code of Maryland; B. A written child abuse prevention and reporting program is prepared …

.36 Water Supply. A. An operator shall ensure that the camp's water supply is: (1) Adequate; (2) Easily accessible to the campers; and (3) Of a safe and sanitary quality. B. Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, an operator shall ensure that: (1) The camp's water su…

.37 Sewage Disposal. A. Except as provided in §§B, C, and D of this regulation, an operator shall ensure that: (1) A facility for sewage disposal is maintained in good working order and is: (a) Connected to a community sewerage system when a community system is available; or (b) …

.38 Toilet Facilities. A. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, an operator shall ensure that: (1) Toilet facilities are constructed, located, and maintained to prevent a: (a) Nuisance; or (b) Public health hazard; (2) For residential camps, one toilet is provided for each…