§ 9-2601
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§9–2601.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Producer” means a person that:
(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
(2)Imports synthetic turf into the State for sale or distribution.
(1)“Synthetic turf” means plastic tufted carpet that:
(i)Is intended to have, or incidentally has, an appearance that mimics grass;
(ii)Functions as a replacement for grass; and
(iii)Has the primary purpose of being used as an indoor or outdoor sports or playing field.
(2)“Synthetic turf” includes shock pads and turf infill.
(d)“Turf infill” means a material that:
(1)Is poured on top of synthetic turf to hold synthetic turf blades in place;
(2)Weighs down the synthetic turf so it does not develop wrinkles or buckle;
(3)Mimics the impact absorption properties of soil under natural grass; and
(4)Includes shredded or granulated tire, rubber, silica sand, or other material that is used as infill on synthetic turf.