Maryland Administrative Code

.42 Food Service. A. An operator shall ensure that: (1) Except as provided in §B of this regulation, a camp complies with all applicable food service statutes and regulations as set forth in Health-General Article, Title 21, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.15.03; (2) A p…

.43 Garbage and Other Refuse. An operator shall ensure that: A. Durable containers in good condition are provided for the storage of garbage and other refuse; B. Garbage and trash are: (1) Collected as often as necessary to prevent the containers from overflowing; and (2) Dispose…

.44 Insect, Rodent, and Vermin Control. An operator shall ensure that a facility at the camp is maintained to: A. Minimize the entry of insects, rodents, and other vermin into the structures or campsite; and B. Eliminate the harborage of insects, rodents, and other vermin.

.45 Rabies Controls. An operator shall comply with animal vaccination requirements, as set forth in: A. Health-General Article, §18-318, Annotated Code of Maryland; and B. COMAR 10.06.02.

.46 Fire and Other Hazards. A. Except for the operator of a primitive camp and as provided in §B of this regulation, an operator shall ensure that: (1) A camp is: (a) In compliance with all fire and safety code requirements; and (b) Approved by the State or county fire authority;…

.47 Specialized Activities: Aquatic Programs. A. For a camp that offers an aquatic program, an operator shall ensure that: (1) During the aquatic activity, a director is present at the camp or, when the activity occurs off the camp premises, at the activity site; (2) A safety pla…

.48 Specialized Activities: Marksmanship Using Rifles and Air Guns. A. Rifle Range. For a camp that offers riflery activities, an operator shall ensure that: (1) The rifle range is located where a camper will not wander into the field of fire while engaged in other camp activitie…

.49 Specialized Activities: Archery. A. Archery Range. For a camp that offers archery activities, an operator shall ensure that: (1) An archery range is located where a camper will not wander into the danger area while engaged in other camp activities; (2) An archery range is cle…

.50 Specialized Activities: Horseback Riding. A. For a camp that offers horseback riding, an operator shall ensure that: (1) A riding instructor determines a camper's riding experience and level of skill before assigning a horse and deciding whether the camper rides in a ring or …

.51 Other Specialized Activities. A. An operator shall ensure that a specialized activity safety plan is developed and implemented according to §C of this regulation for a camp that offers a specialized activity or program of: (1) Firearms control; (2) Adventure camping; (3) Arti…

.52 Specialized Activity and Camp Trip Safety. A. Safety Plan. An operator shall ensure that a written safety plan: (1) Is prepared for each specialized activity, specialized activity location, and trip before a camper participates in a specialized activity or embarks on a trip; …

.53 Transportation. A. When a camper, staff member, or volunteer is transported, an operator shall ensure that: (1) Transportation is provided according to applicable State law; (2) A transportation safety plan is developed and implemented that includes: (a) Transportation safety…

.54 Supervision of Campers During Routine Activities. During a routine activity, an operator shall ensure that: A. A camp director is available for consultation at all times when campers are present at a camp; B. For campers who are 3-1/2 to 5 years old: (1) When there are one to…

.55 Implementation of This Chapter. Implementation of this chapter is contingent on the availability of funds.

.01 Scope. This chapter applies to programs or activities that meet the definition of youth camp as defined in COMAR 10.16.06.02.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Acute illness” means an abnormal condition of the body with rapid onset associated with recognizable symptoms and signs, such as chicken pox, gastroenteritis, influenza, o…

.03 Health Program. A. An operator shall prepare and implement a written health program that: (1) Is approved annually, in writing, by a physician, certified nurse practitioner, or registered nurse licensed to practice in the State; (2) Is on file in the headquarters or office of…

.04 Health Personnel. An operator shall ensure that: A. A camp health supervisor is: (1) Available for consultation at all times when campers are present at a camp; and (2) On site at all times when campers are present in a camp where 50 percent or more of the campers have identi…

.05 Health Log. An operator shall ensure that: A. A camp staff member records in the camp health log, for all injuries, illnesses, medication errors, and reportable diseases and conditions as delineated in COMAR 10.06.01, the: (1) Date; (2) Name of individual; (3) Ailment; (4) Tr…

.06 Required Health Reports. For all campers, staff members, and volunteers, an operator shall ensure that: A. An injury or illness that results in death or that requires resuscitation or admission to a hospital is reported: (1) Immediately to the health supervisor and, in the ca…

.07 Reportable Condition Report Form. An operator shall ensure that: A. Any reportable condition described in Regulation .06 of this chapter is reported to the Department on a form prescribed by the Department; B. Each report form is: (1) Completed in duplicate; and (2) Signed an…

.08 Camper’s Health Record. An operator shall ensure that each camper has on file at the time of admission to a youth camp a written personal health record that includes: A. The name of the camper’s primary care physician or other provider of medical care; B. Pertinent informatio…

.09 Staff Member’s or Volunteer’s Health Record. An operator shall ensure that each staff member or volunteer has on file at the time of employment or volunteering at a youth camp a written personal health record that includes: A. The name of the staff member’s primary care physi…

.10 Electronic Records. A. All of the following records may be kept electronically: (1) A health log; (2) A camper health record; (3) A staff or volunteer health record; (4) A Medication Administration Authorization Form; (5) A Medication Administration Form; (6) A Medication Fin…

.11 Exclusion During Vaccine-Preventable Disease Outbreaks. During an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease at a camp, the camp operator shall exclude: A. A camper who does not have documented vaccination or immunity to the relevant vaccine-preventable disease from attending …

.12 Exclusion for Acute Illness and Communicable Disease. A. An operator shall ensure that camp staff members: (1) Monitor a camper for signs and symptoms of acute illness such as vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever; (2) Arrange for first aid or medical treatment upon observing a sign…

.13 Health Treatment. An operator shall ensure that: A. A health treatment area: (1) Is maintained within the camp for the temporary isolation and treatment of sick or injured campers; (2) Affords privacy, quiet, continual supervision, and protection from the elements; (3) Is equ…

.14 Medications. A. An operator shall ensure that: (1) Except for medication covered by standing orders as described in §I of this regulation, before administration of a medication, written authorization is provided on a Medication Administration Authorization Form meeting the re…

.15 Emergency Epinephrine. A. An individual may apply, on a form prescribed by the Department, for a certificate for emergency epinephrine, which shall be valid for up to 1 year if the applicant: (1) Is an operator of a youth camp; (2) Is at least 18 years old; and (3) Has succes…

.16 Appeal Rights. 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 certificate for em…

.01 Scope. A. The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulations that protect and promote the public health and safety of individuals at public spas and pools in the State. Public pools include limited public-use pools, recreational pools, and semipublic pools. Public spas inclu…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter: (1) Absent a definition in §B of this regulation, all of the terms in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) apply; and (2) The following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) Alteration. (a) “Alteration” means…

.03 Documents Incorporated by Reference. The following documents are incorporated by reference in this chapter: A. American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools (ANSI/NSPI-1 2003) except Articles 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.6, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.8, 6.9.1, 6.9.3, 7.1.6, 7.1.7, 7.1.7.…

.04 Application of Requirements. A. Operations and Maintenance Standards. All public pools and spas shall comply with Regulations .01—.04 and .13—.24 of this chapter for operations and maintenance standards. B. Construction Permits and Operation Permits. All public pools and spas…

.05 Construction and Alteration Permits. A. An owner who intends to construct or alter a public pool or spa shall obtain a construction or alteration permit from the Secretary in accordance with this regulation before beginning the construction or alteration. B. An owner may not …

.06 Approval After Construction or Alteration. A. A person may not operate or permit the use of a recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa that has not received written approval from the Secretary after its construction or alteration. B. The Secretary shall conduct an in…

.07 Replacements. A. An owner may replace a component at a recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa before obtaining approval from the Secretary. B. Before replacing a component at a recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa, an owner shall obtain necessary: (1) …

.08 Operating Permits. A. Annual Operating Permits. (1) A person may not operate a public pool or spa without an annual operating permit issued by the Secretary. (2) In the case of a public pool or spa that has received a temporary approval of construction pursuant to Regulation …

.09 Suspension, Revocation, and Hearings. A. Suspension. (1) The Secretary may: (a) Suspend an operating permit if an owner violates a requirement of this chapter; or (b) Summarily suspend an operating permit and close a public pool or spa when protection of the public health, sa…

.10 Inspections. A. The Secretary may enter, at a reasonable time, public or private property for inspecting and investigating conditions relative to the enforcement of this chapter. B. A person may not deny or interfere with the Secretary's entry onto public or private property …

.11 Compliance Schedules. A. The owner of a public pool or spa that has a structure, equipment, or appurtenance that is not in compliance with this chapter, as determined by the Secretary, may submit to the Secretary for approval a compliance schedule for meeting the requirements…

.12 Variances. A. An owner who has been granted a variance by the Secretary before February 10, 1997 may continue to operate under that variance. B. An owner may request a variance from a requirement of this chapter by submitting a written application that: (1) Contains specific …

.13 General Operations, Maintenance, and Required Signage. A. An owner of a public pool or spa shall ensure that: (1) An inspection of the pool or spa and related facilities is made at least once a week for the purpose of maintaining the pool or spa in compliance with this chapte…

.14 Indoor and Outdoor Environment. A. Illumination. (1) An owner shall ensure that an indoor recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa, or an outdoor recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa utilized during nighttime, is provided with: (a) Even illumination of t…

.15 Flow Rate, Recirculation, and Suction Entrapment Prevention. A. Flow Rate. (1) An owner of a public pool or spa shall ensure that the flow through a circulation system is maintained between the minimum turnover rate and the design capacity of the filter system and associated …

.16 Disinfection, Water Chemistry, and Water Temperature. A. An operator of a public pool or spa shall ensure that a disinfectant or combination of disinfectants is added to the water automatically through an approved chemical feeder to maintain continuously a residual level as s…

.17 Decks and Equipment. A. Deck Surface. An owner of a public pool or spa shall ensure that: (1) The deck's surface shall be slip resistant or nonskid; (2) An expansion joint between the coping and deck is sealed with a durable, watertight sealant; and (3) The deck does not trap…