Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 6-1501 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b)(1) "Drinking water outlet" means a potable water fixture that is used for drinking or food preparation.(2) "Drinking water outlet" includes: (i) A water fountain, faucet, or tap that is used or potentially used for drinking or food preparation; and(ii) Ice-making and hot drink machines.(c) "Elevated level of lead" means a lead concentration in drinking water that exceeds 5 parts per billion.(d) "Public water system" has the meaning stated in § 9-401 of this article.(e)(1) "Technical guidance" means the most recent technical guidance issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing lead in drinking water in schools.(2) "Technical guidance" includes: (i) 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools (2006); and(ii) Any subsequent technical guidance issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing lead in drinking water in schools.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 238,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2021.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 237,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2021.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 557,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2019.Added by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 386,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2017.