Sec. 09.12.23.01. Definitions  


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  • A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

    B. Terms Defined.

    (1) "Indoor place of employment" includes, but is not limited to:

    (a) An indoor work area;

    (b) A vehicle other than a private vehicle as used in Health-General Article, §24-505(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, when an employee uses it in the course of employment;

    (c) An employee lounge or restroom;

    (d) A conference and meeting room;

    (e) A classroom;

    (f) A cafeteria operated by an employer for use by its employees;

    (g) A hallway;

    (h) A restaurant;

    (i) A bar or tavern;

    (j) A sleeping room in a hotel or motel; and

    (k) An assembly, conference, convention, or meeting establishment or enclosed portion of the establishment.

    (2) "Private vehicle", as used in Health-General Article, §24-505(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, means:

    (a) An individual's own vehicle being used for nonemployment purposes; or

    (b) An individual's own vehicle, when used in the course of employment and occupied by only one individual.

    (3) "Smoking" means the burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other matter or substance that contains tobacco.