{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-environment-9-2601","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Environment § 9–2601","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Producer” means a person that:\n(1) Owns or licenses a trademark or brand under which synthetic turf is sold, offered for sale, distributed, or offered for promotional purposes in the State; or\n(2) Imports synthetic turf into the State for sale or distribution.\n(c) (1) “Synthetic turf” means plastic tufted carpet that:\n(i) Is intended to have, or incidentally has, an appearance that mimics grass;\n(ii) Functions as a replacement for grass; and\n(iii) Has the primary purpose of being used as an indoor or outdoor sports or playing field.\n(2) “Synthetic turf” includes shock pads and turf infill.\n(d) “Turf infill” means a material that:\n(1) Is poured on top of synthetic turf to hold synthetic turf blades in place;\n(2) Weighs down the synthetic turf so it does not develop wrinkles or buckle;\n(3) Mimics the impact absorption properties of soil under natural grass; and\n(4) Includes shredded or granulated tire, rubber, silica sand, or other material that is used as infill on synthetic turf.","path":["Article - Environment"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gen\u0026section=9-2601","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:58Z","sha256":"3dfd2870dbd171e81441ff032379e52a50518c46cc434ad294a81b9adb0bb1d1","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-environment-9-2512","next":"us-md/md.-code-environment-9-2602"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}