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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 14.31.07.06" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="07" heading="Wilderness Programs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Additional Requirements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In addition to the requirements set forth in COMAR 14.31.05 and 14.31.06, a licensee shall ensure that a wilderness program also meets the requirements of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>With the exception of §§B and C of this regulation, the requirements of COMAR 14.31.06.07 are not applicable to wilderness programs.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Living Environment. The living environment, including all sleeping and food preparation, and personal hygiene facilities, of a wilderness program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be well drained and free from depressions in which water may stagnate;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be free from noxious plants and uncontrolled weeds or brush; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have an approved sanitary landfill or similar disposal facility for solid wastes that is not subject to inundation by flooding.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The licensee shall ensure that every wilderness site has available an adequate supply of potable water.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Food Preparation and Storage.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If food is prepared at a central dining building, the licensee shall meet the requirements set out in COMAR 14.31.06.07 for kitchens.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If food is prepared away from a central dining building, the licensee shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Store food in a manner that deters spoilage and contamination;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Ensure that perishable food stored in ice chests is:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Maintained at a refrigerated temperature; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Is not stored in an ice chest for more than 24 hours;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Ensure that all surfaces that come in contact with food are clean and, when preparing meat products and other foods, not sources of cross contamination; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Clean thoroughly and store all dishes, cooking, and eating utensils in a manner to avoid contamination.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Toilet and Personal Hygiene Facilities.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If a water supply is not available, the licensee shall provide sanitary type privies, or portable toilets, that meet local or State health department standards.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The licensee shall maintain all toilet and personal hygiene areas in a sanitary manner to eliminate health or pollution hazards.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The licensee shall locate privies at least 150 feet from a stream, lake, or well and at least 75 feet from a sleeping area.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>At sites not equipped with a permanent toilet facility, the licensee shall provide at least one privy or portable toilet for every 15 people.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Heating. The licensee shall install and ventilate heating stoves that use combustible fuel in a manner that prevents fire hazards and dangerous concentrations of gases.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Sleeping Areas. The licensee shall use:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Bedding that is adequate for protection and comfort in cold weather;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Sleeping bags that are fiber-filled, fire retardant, and rated for 0°F;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Mattresses and pillows that meet federal regulations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Screening or mosquito nets in the children's personal sleeping areas.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Clothing. The licensee shall provide each child with an adequate supply of clean clothing, suitable for outdoor living and appropriate for weather conditions, and sturdy, water resistant outdoor shoes or boots.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Fire Safety. The licensee shall equip each wilderness site with a fire extinguisher located not more than 75 feet from each combustible fuel heating device or campfire.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>