Md. Code, Environment § 6-16A-01
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 6-16A-01, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§6–16A–01.
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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “PFAS chemicals” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(c) “Playground” means a public outdoor recreation area for children equipped with one or more play structures.
(d) “Playground surfacing materials” means products, materials, or substances used or installed on the ground surface of a playground in the State that come into direct contact with a person.
(b) “PFAS chemicals” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(c) “Playground” means a public outdoor recreation area for children equipped with one or more play structures.
(d) “Playground surfacing materials” means products, materials, or substances used or installed on the ground surface of a playground in the State that come into direct contact with a person.
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