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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 09.12.51.03" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="51" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Agricultural Building.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Agricultural building”, for purposes of Regulation .06B of this chapter only, means a structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Agricultural building” does not include a place of human residence.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Agritourism.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Agritourism” means tourism of agricultural farms and buildings by members of the general public for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes for which tourists may or may not pay fees.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Agritourism includes the following activities, when performed by a tourist:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Viewing rural activities, farming, ranching, and wine making;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Viewing natural, historical, and cultural resources; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Harvesting agricultural products.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Building” has the meaning and interpretation set forth in the International Building Code.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Codes Administration” means the Building Codes Administration, an administration within the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“County” means any of the 23 counties of the State and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“High performance home” has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article, §12-509(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Hotel.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Hotel” means an establishment that offers sleeping accommodations for compensation.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Hotel” does not include a bed and breakfast establishment.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“IBC” means the International Building Code, as incorporated by reference in this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“ICC” means the organization known as the International Code Council.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Local amendment” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An amendment to the Standards that has been adopted by a local jurisdiction in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A copy of the amendment has been provided to the Department for inclusion in the data base within the following time period:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>At least 15 days before the effective date of the amendment, or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In the case of an emergency adoption of an amendment, within 5 days of the emergency amendment's adoption.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“Local jurisdiction” means the county or municipality responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Maryland Building Performance Standards.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>“Master control device” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A control that is activated when a person enters the room through the primary room–access method; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An occupancy sensor control that is activated by a person’s presence in the room.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>“MBPS” or “Standards” means the Maryland Building Performance Standards established by these regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>“Municipality” means a municipal corporation subject to the provisions of Article XI-E of the State Constitution.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or any other legal entity authorized to do business in the State.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>“Structure” has the meaning and interpretation set forth in the IBC.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>