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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.52.06.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="52" chapter_num="06" 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>“Customer” means a member of the public who is provided access to a tanning device in exchange for a fee, membership dues, or other compensation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Health officer” means the health officer of each of the 23 counties in Maryland and the Commissioner of Health in Baltimore City, the duly designated representative of the health officer, or both.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Minor” means an individual younger than 18 years old.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Owner” means an individual or entity having an ownership interest in a tanning facility.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Person-in-charge” means an owner, operator, manager, employee, or other individual who controls, governs, or directs the activities of a tanning facility and is present on site.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Phototherapy device” means any equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation and is used in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or injury.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Radiation” means ultraviolet radiation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of Health or the Secretary's designee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Tanning device” means any equipment that emits radiation used for tanning of the skin, including sunlamps, tanning booths, or tanning beds.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Tanning facility” means any place where a tanning device is used for a fee, membership dues, or other compensation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>