Maryland § 17-207

§ 17-207.

    (a)    The Commission may adopt regulations for the use of any property under its jurisdiction.

    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before June 30, 2016, the Commission shall adopt regulations to prohibit on property under its jurisdiction the smoking of:

            (i)    a cigarette;

            (ii)    a cigar; or

            (iii)    any other tobacco product.

        (2)    The regulations adopted in accordance with this subsection:

            (i)    may exclude from the prohibition any designated venue or facility reasonably determined by the Commission to be appropriate for the purpose of generating admission fees, rental fees, or similar charges for use of Commission property; and

            (ii)    shall provide that the following penalties be imposed:

                1.    for a first infraction, a warning; and

                2.    for a second or subsequent infraction, a $25 fine.

    (c)    (1)    The Commission shall:

            (i)    post the regulations outside each park headquarters building, community center, recreation center, or similar building in a developed park area; and

            (ii)    after posting the regulations, publish them at least three times within 60 days in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in the metropolitan district.

        (2)    The posting and publication of the regulations shall be sufficient notice to all persons.

        (3)    The sworn certificate of a commissioner as to the posting and publication of the regulations is prima facie evidence of posting and publication.