Md. Code, Environment § 9-2802
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§9–2802.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, beginning October 1, 2025, at least one water bottle filling station or a combined water bottle filling station and drinking fountain shall:
(1) Be installed in all new construction at each location where a drinking fountain is required under the current version of the International Plumbing Code adopted by the State or State or local law or regulation;
(2) Replace a drinking fountain located in an area of a building undergoing a renovation if the renovation includes replacing the drinking fountain; and
(3) Be installed in any building undergoing a renovation if the installation of a drinking fountain is required under the current version of the International Plumbing Code adopted by the State or State or local law or regulation.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply if:
(1) A drinking fountain in a building located in a commercial or industrial area is replaced with no other renovations made; or
(2) A building located in a commercial or industrial area has potable water available through a source other than a drinking fountain, including a kitchen.
(1) Be installed in all new construction at each location where a drinking fountain is required under the current version of the International Plumbing Code adopted by the State or State or local law or regulation;
(2) Replace a drinking fountain located in an area of a building undergoing a renovation if the renovation includes replacing the drinking fountain; and
(3) Be installed in any building undergoing a renovation if the installation of a drinking fountain is required under the current version of the International Plumbing Code adopted by the State or State or local law or regulation.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply if:
(1) A drinking fountain in a building located in a commercial or industrial area is replaced with no other renovations made; or
(2) A building located in a commercial or industrial area has potable water available through a source other than a drinking fountain, including a kitchen.
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