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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 09.12.63.04" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="63" heading="Posted Warning Signs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>At the entrance of each water slide, the owner shall post a sign conveying the following directions:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Obey all instructions given by the dispatcher and splash pool supervisor who have the authority to prevent any condition which leads to unsafe operation of the water slide;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The following activities are strictly prohibited:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Use of this slide when under the influence of alcohol or drugs;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Diving, running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in flumes or tunnels;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Traveling head first down slide; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Grouping or forming chains;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Hands shall be kept inside the flume;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>After exiting from slide, sliders shall leave the splash pool promptly;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Glass, bottles, or food are not allowed in water slide vicinity.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The directions contained in §A(2)(a) and (5) of this regulation may be posted at the entrance of the park.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The directions may be conveyed by means of words, in English and, if appropriate, in other languages, pictures, symbols, or any combination of them.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The sign shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be constructed of wood, metal, or other material which can endure for several years;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be constructed and placed in such a manner that it poses no hazard; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Contain lettering at least 1 inch high, on a contrasting background.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>