Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 21-325

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 21-325 - Restrooms required in certain places
(a) Each food establishment shall have:
(1) A convenient toilet that is:
(i) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, separated from any room in which food is manufactured, prepared, packed, canned, frozen, sold, or distributed;
(ii) Kept in a sanitary condition; and
(iii) Properly ventilated; and
(2) A convenient lavatory that is:
(i) Supplied with soap, water, towels, or other approved hand drying devices;
(ii) Kept in a sanitary condition; and
(iii) Properly ventilated.
(b) Each food service facility which prepares food and provides seating for patrons established after January 1, 1979 shall have available for the public:
(1) A convenient toilet that is kept in a sanitary condition; and
(2) A convenient lavatory that is:
(i) Supplied with soap, water, towels, or other approved hand drying devices;
(ii) Kept in a sanitary condition; and
(iii) Properly ventilated.
(c) A room that houses a toilet may be constructed within a larger room in which food is manufactured, prepared, packed, canned, frozen, sold, or distributed.

Md. Code, HG § 21-325