Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities — Subtitle 26. Synthetic Turf
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-2601 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 26. Synthetic Turf
§ 9–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Producer” means a person that:
(1)
Owns or licenses a trademark or brand under which synthetic turf is sold, offered for sale, distributed, or offered for promotional purposes in the State; or
(2)
Imports synthetic turf into the State for sale or distribution.
(c)
(1)
“Synthetic turf” means plastic tufted carpet that:
(i)
Is intended to have, or incidentally has, an appearance that mimics grass;
(ii)
Functions as a replacement for grass; and
(iii)
Has the primary purpose of being used as an indoor or outdoor sports or playing field.
(2)
“Synthetic turf” includes shock pads and turf infill.
(d)
“Turf infill” means a material that:
(1)
Is poured on top of synthetic turf to hold synthetic turf blades in place;
(2)
Weighs down the synthetic turf so it does not develop wrinkles or buckle;
(3)
Mimics the impact absorption properties of soil under natural grass; and
(4)
Includes shredded or granulated tire, rubber, silica sand, or other material that is used as infill on synthetic turf.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-2602 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 26. Synthetic Turf
§ 9–2602LinkCopy Citation
A producer or seller of synthetic turf shall, before the sale of synthetic turf, disclose to a customer:
(1)
The maintenance that is typically performed throughout the lifespan of synthetic turf; and
(2)
The typical cost for:
(i)
Removing synthetic turf;
(ii)
Replacing synthetic turf; and
(iii)
Disposing of synthetic turf.