Maryland § 24-211
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 24-211, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-211.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Place of public entertainment” means any establishment that:
(i) Accommodates more than 100 individuals; and
(ii) Is included under § 302.0 Use Group A, Assembly Uses, of the Building Officials and Code Administrators Model Performance Code as adopted by regulation by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(3) “Public restroom” means a public sanitary facility that contains more than one sanitary fixture.
(4) “Sanitary fixture” means a toilet, urinal, or lavatory placed in a public sanitary facility.
(b) In any place of public entertainment required by a State, county, or municipal law, rule, or regulation to have a public restroom, sanitary fixtures shall be distributed so that the number of toilets provided in a public restroom for women shall be no less than the combined number of toilets and urinals provided in a public restroom for men.
(c) The provisions of this section shall apply to any place of public entertainment for which a construction permit is issued after May 1, 1993.
(d) This section does not apply to:
(1) Restoration or renovation of structures, including restoration or renovation which involves 100% of the previously existing structure; or
(2) An addition to any structure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 24-211
What does Maryland Code § 24-211 cover?
Section 24-211 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 24-211?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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