Md. Code, Health - General § 19–361

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Hazardous condition” means a condition existing in a related institution that does not constitute a life-threatening, health, or fire safety deficiency, as described in § 19-328 of this subtitle, but which is a violation of departmental regulations which is likely to endanger the health, life, or safety of patients.

(c) “Intermediate sanction” means the establishment of an escrow account by a related institution.