# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory

### Subtitle 4. Nuisances and Public Health

#### Section 13-411

(a) In this section, "splash pad" means an outdoor play area:

  (1) with sprinklers, fountains, nozzles, or other devices or structures that spray water;

  (2) in which water is not allowed to accumulate; and

  (3) that is not used for submersion of the human body.

(b) The governing body of a county may adopt and enforce rules and regulations to govern the sanitary condition of splash pads and any sanitary feature connected to a splash pad.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)