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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Clean Indoor Air Act|Section 24-508 - Violations; Penalties

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section and except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person who violates a provision of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under § 24–507(a) of this subtitle:        (1)    For a first violation, shall be issued a written reprimand by the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;        (2)    For a second violation, is subject to a civil penalty of $100; and        (3)    For each subsequent violation, is subject to a civil penalty not less than $250.    (b)    The Secretary may waive a penalty established under subsection (a) of this section, giving consideration to factors that include:        (1)    The seriousness of the violation; and        (2)    Any demonstrated good faith measures to comply with the provisions of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to an alleged violation of subsection (d) of this section.        (2)    It is an affirmative defense to a complaint brought against a person for a violation of a provision of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle that the person or an employee of the person:            (i)    Posted a “No Smoking” sign as required under § 24–506 of this subtitle;            (ii)    Removed all ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia from all areas where smoking is prohibited; and            (iii)    If the violation occurred in a bar, tavern, or restaurant:                1.    Refused to seat or serve any individual who was smoking in a prohibited area; and                2.    If the individual continued to smoke after an initial warning, asked the individual to leave the establishment.    (d)    An employer who discharges or discriminates against an employee because that employee has made a complaint, has given information to the Department in accordance with this subtitle, has caused to be instituted or is about to cause to be instituted a proceeding under this subtitle, or has testified or is about to testify in a proceeding under this subtitle, shall be deemed in violation of this subtitle and shall be subject to a civil penalty of at least $2,000 but not more than $10,000 for each violation.    (e)    (1)    An employee may not:            (i)    Make a groundless or malicious complaint under this subtitle to the Secretary or an authorized representative of the Secretary;            (ii)    In bad faith, bring an action under this subtitle; or            (iii)    In bad faith, testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding that relates to the subject of this subtitle.        (2)    The Secretary may bring an action for injunctive relief and damages against a person who violates the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (f)    A penalty collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid to the Cigarette Restitution Fund established under § 7–317 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Clean Indoor Air Act|Section 24-509 - Waiver Requirements

    (a)    Within 90 days from the receipt of an application for a waiver and the date that all conditions for the application for a waiver required in the regulations adopted by the Secretary have been satisfied, the health officer of a county  may grant a waiver from the application of a specific provision of this subtitle, if prior to the granting of the waiver, the applicant  for a waiver establishes in writing:        (1)    Compliance with a specific provision of this subtitle would cause undue financial hardship; or        (2)    The existence of other factors that would render compliance unreasonable.    (b)    The Secretary may impose conditions or restrictions on a waiver granted under subsection (a) of this section to:        (1)    Minimize the adverse effects of the waiver on individuals involuntarily exposed to secondhand smoke; and        (2)    Ensure that the waiver is consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.    (c)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.    (d)    (1)    A waiver may not be granted under subsection (a) of this section on or after January 31, 2011.        (2)    A waiver granted under subsection (a) of this section terminates on January 31, 2011.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Clean Indoor Air Act|Section 24-510 - Counties and Municipalities Not Preempted From Enacting More Stringent Measures

    Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to preempt a county or municipal government from enacting and enforcing more stringent measures to reduce involuntary exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Clean Indoor Air Act|Section 24-511 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Clean Indoor Air Act.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Capital Program|Section 24-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Facility” means:        (1)    A public community mental health facility, addiction facility, or developmental disabilities facility that is wholly owned by and operated under the authority of a county or a municipal corporation, or both; or        (2)    A nonprofit community mental health facility, addiction facility, or developmental disabilities facility that is wholly owned by and operated under the authority of a nonprofit organization.    (c)    “Nonprofit organization” means:        (1)    A bona fide religious organization, no part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of the facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in the facility, or the expansion of the facility; or        (2)    An organization:            (i)    That is chartered as a nonprofit corporation and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as nonprofit; and            (ii)    No part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of the facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in the facility, or the expansion of the facility.    (d)    “Wholly owned” includes leased, if:        (1)    (i)    The lease is for a minimum term of 30 years following project completion; or            (ii)    The lease agreement extends the right of purchase to the lessee; and        (2)    (i)    The lessor consents to the recording, in the land records of the political subdivision in which the facility is located, of a notice of the State’s right of recovery, as provided under § 24-606 of this subtitle; or            (ii)    The lease agreement is with the State for a State-owned building or State-owned property.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Capital Program|Section 24-602 - Grants Authorized

    The Board of Public Works, upon recommendation of the Secretary of the Department, may make grants to qualified applicants for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and equipping of community mental health facilities, addiction facilities, and developmental disabilities facilities, including the plans, specifications, site improvements, surveys, and applicable architects’ and engineers’ fees.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Capital Program|Section 24-603 - Applications for Grants

    (a)    (1)    Any county, municipal corporation, or nonprofit organization sponsoring a project involving the construction, acquisition, renovation, or equipping of a facility in the State may apply to the Department for a State grant to be applied toward the cost of that project.        (2)    The application shall be directed to the Secretary of the Department.        (3)    On approval of a project and the project plans by the Department, the Secretary shall promptly report the application to the Board of Public Works, together with the Secretary’s recommendation that the Board make funds available as provided in this subtitle.    (b)    Before the Department approves any project, the applicant shall file with the Department:        (1)    A statement listing the personnel employed or to be employed at the facility and showing all remuneration and perquisites for personal services and all other expenses paid or to be paid to these personnel, as well as all other expenses incurred or to be incurred in operating the facility; and        (2)    The schedule of rates charged or to be charged for services rendered.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Capital Program|Section 24-604 - Terms and Conditions for Allocation and Use of State Funds

    (a)    The allocation and use of State funds under this subtitle are subject to the following terms and conditions.    (b)    (1)    State funds may be used only for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and equipping of facilities including the reports, plans, specifications, site improvements, surveys, and other related programs.        (2)    Any federal grant that is available for this purpose shall be applied first to the cost of construction, acquisition, renovation, or equipping of a facility.        (3)    A State grant shall provide up to 75% of the eligible cost remaining after the federal grant has been applied.        (4)    For projects designated under federal regulations, State plans, or the departmental regulations as eligible for poverty area funding, State grants shall amount to up to 90% of the eligible cost remaining after the federal grant has been applied.        (5)    For purposes of this subtitle, community development block grant funds shall be considered as local matching funds and may not be considered as federal grant funds.    (c)    The amount of the State grant for any project shall be determined after consideration of all eligible applications, the total of unallocated State funds available at the time the application is received, and the priorities of area need as may be established by the Department.    (d)    (1)    No portion of the proceeds of a State grant may be used:            (i)    For the furtherance of sectarian religious instruction; or            (ii)    In connection with the design, acquisition, or construction of any building used or to be used as a place of sectarian religious worship or instruction, or in connection with any program or department of divinity for any religious denomination.        (2)    On the request of the Board of Public Works, the applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that none of the proceeds of the grant have been or are being used for a purpose prohibited by this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Capital Program|Section 24-605 - Allocation of Funds

    (a)    The Board of Public Works shall make allocations from funds available under this subtitle in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    The Board shall certify the allocations to the proper State officers, and the Treasurer shall make payments to the applicant, when needed, for the construction, acquisition, renovation, or equipping of a facility.    (c)    The Board may adopt regulations for receiving and considering applications and for disbursing funds to applicants.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Capital Program|Section 24-607 - Regulations; Annual Financial Statements

    (a)    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.    (b)    The regulations shall include requirements for annual financial statements from each facility for at least the term of the bond used to finance any project at the facility.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Adult Day Care Centers Program|Section 24-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Adult day care center” means a nonresidential center that:        (1)    Serves the elderly, medically handicapped adults, or victims of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders;        (2)    Meets the definition in § 14-201(b) or § 14-301(b) of this article; and        (3)    Is licensed by the Department.    (c)    “Facility” means an adult day care center that is wholly owned by and operated under the authority of:        (1)    A county or a municipal corporation; or        (2)    A nonprofit organization.    (d)    “Nonprofit organization” means:        (1)    A bona fide religious organization, no part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of the facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in the facility, or the expansion of the facility; or        (2)    An organization:            (i)    That is chartered as a nonprofit corporation and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as nonprofit; and            (ii)    No part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of the facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in the facility, or the expansion of the facility.    (e)    “Wholly owned” includes leased, if:        (1)    (i)    The lease is for a minimum term of 30 years following project completion; or            (ii)    The lease agreement extends the right of purchase to the lessee; and        (2)    The lessor consents to the recording, in the land records of the county or Baltimore City in which the facility is located, of a notice of the State’s right of recovery, as provided under § 24-706 of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Adult Day Care Centers Program|Section 24-702 - Grants Authorized; Uses

    Upon the recommendation of the Secretary, the Board of Public Works may make grants to counties, municipal corporations, and nonprofit organizations for:         (1)    The conversion of public buildings or parts of buildings to adult day care centers;        (2)    The acquisition of existing buildings or parts of buildings for use as adult day care centers;        (3)    The renovation of adult day care centers;        (4)    The purchase of capital equipment for adult day care centers; or        (5)    The planning, design, and construction of adult day care centers.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Adult Day Care Centers Program|Section 24-703 - Grant Applications and Approvals

    (a)    Any county, municipal corporation, or nonprofit organization sponsoring a project involving work specified in § 24–702 of this subtitle may apply to the Department for a State grant to be applied toward the cost of that project.    (b)    (1)    The application shall be directed to the Secretary of Health.        (2)    On approval of a project and the project plans by the Department, the Secretary shall promptly report the application to the Board of Public Works, together with the Secretary’s recommendation that the Board make funds available as provided in this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Adult Day Care Centers Program|Section 24-705 - Allocation of Funds

    (a)    The Board of Public Works shall make allocations from funds available under this subtitle in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    The Board shall certify the allocations to the proper State officers, and the Treasurer shall make payments to or on behalf of the applicant, when needed, for the approved project.    (c)    The Board of Public Works may adopt regulations to implement this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Adult Day Care Centers Program|Section 24-707 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program|Section 24-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commissioner of Health” means the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health.    (c)    “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).    (d)    “Participant” means an individual who has registered with the Program.    (e)    “Program” means the AIDS Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program.    (f)    “Residue” means the dried remains of a controlled dangerous substance attached to or contained within a hypodermic needle or syringe.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program|Section 24-802 - Baltimore City Health Department Program

    (a)    There is an AIDS Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program in the Baltimore City Health Department.    (b)    The Program shall:        (1)    Provide for the exchange by participants of used hypodermic needles and syringes for sterile hypodermic needles and syringes; and        (2)    Operate in accordance with the procedures approved, with the advice and approval of the oversight committee, by the Commissioner of Health.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program|Section 24-803 - Design and Operation

    The Program shall:        (1)    Be designed and maintained to provide maximum security of exchange locations and equipment, including security measures that may be required to control the use and dispersal of hypodermic needles and syringes and security measures that allow for a full accounting of the number of hypodermic needles and syringes in circulation and the number of hypodermic needles and syringes in storage;        (2)    Be operated to allow participants to exchange used hypodermic needles and syringes at any exchange location, if more than one location is available;        (3)    Include appropriate levels of staff expertise in working with injecting drug users and adequate staff training in providing community referrals, counseling, and preventive education;        (4)    Provide for the dissemination of other preventive means for curtailing the spread of the HIV infection;        (5)    Provide a linkage for referrals to drug counseling and treatment services, and follow–up to those referrals to assure that participants receive the treatment they desire;        (6)    Educate injecting drug users on the dangers of contracting the HIV infection or the hepatitis B virus through needle–sharing practices and unsafe sexual behaviors;        (7)    Include policies and procedures for the screening of applicants to the Program in order to preclude noninjecting drug users from participating in the Program;        (8)    Establish procedures for identifying Program participants that are consistent with the confidentiality provisions of this subtitle; and        (9)    Establish a method of identification and authorization for Program staff members who have access to hypodermic needles, syringes, or Program records.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program|Section 24-804 - Oversight Committee

    (a)    The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint an oversight committee for the Program.    (b)    The oversight committee shall consist of:        (1)    Two representatives from academia who specialize in public health issues;        (2)    One representative from law enforcement, nominated by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;        (3)    One representative of the Baltimore City Police Department;        (4)    Two representatives from the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Services, or the Department of Education, nominated by the Secretary of Health;        (5)    One representative of a Baltimore City community group;        (6)    One representative of an AIDS advocacy group;        (7)    One drug abuse treatment counselor;        (8)    One recovering injecting drug user; and        (9)    Up to three other individuals whom the Mayor of Baltimore City determines to be appropriate for appointment to the oversight committee.    (c)    The oversight committee shall:        (1)    Provide advice to the Commissioner of Health and the Program Director on developing:            (i)    Program operating procedures for the furnishing and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;            (ii)    A plan for community outreach and education;            (iii)    A protocol for providing a linkage for Program participants to substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation; and            (iv)    A plan for evaluating the Program; and        (2)    Provide ongoing oversight of the Program and make recommendations to the Program Director or the Commissioner of Health regarding any aspect of Program procedures, operation, or evaluation.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Aids Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Pilot Program|Section 24-805 - Director

    (a)    The Commissioner of Health shall appoint a Director for the Program.    (b)    With the advice and approval of the oversight committee, the Director shall develop:        (1)    Program operating procedures for the furnishing and exchange of hypodermic needles and syringes to injecting drug users;        (2)    A community outreach and education program; and        (3)    A protocol for providing a linkage for Program participants to substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation.    (c)    The Director shall submit the operating procedures, the plan for a community outreach and education program, and the substance abuse treatment linkage protocol to the Commissioner of Health for approval prior to implementation.