In this subtitle, “nursing home” means: a comprehensive care facility, as defined in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="10.07.02.01|B.|(6)">COMAR 10.07.02.01B(6)</cite>; an assisted living program, as defined in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="10.07.14.02|B.|(10)">COMAR 10.07.14.02B(10)</cite>; and an extended care facility, as defined in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="10.07.02.01|B.|(12)">COMAR 10.07.02.01B(12)</cite>. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §100A(a) Ord. 99-548

From June 1 through September 30 of each year, every nursing home must maintain and operate, throughout all rooms and areas that are occupied or used by residents, a cooling system that maintains a temperature of less than 82° F. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §100A(a)(7), (b) Ord. 99-548

The Commissioner must develop standards and requirements for the following items used in nursing homes:patient lifting and mobility equipment; bathroom and shower equipment; and linens and toiletries. Every nursing home must comply with the standards and requirements adopted under this section. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §100A(c) Ord. 99-548

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §100A(d) Ord. 99-548