Section 24-212 - Smoking on public elevators. - Maryland Statutes

§ 24-212. Smoking on public elevators.
 

(a)  In general.- The proprietor of a building containing any elevator whose use is available to the general public shall post a sign prohibiting the smoking of tobacco products in that elevator. The sign shall state "Smoking in This Elevator Is Illegal and Subject to a Penalty Not to Exceed $25.00". 

(b)  Prohibited.- A person may not smoke tobacco products in any area prohibited under subsection (a) of this section. 

(c)  Rules and Regulations.- The Commissioner of Labor and Industry may promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the provisions of this section. 

(d)  Penalty.- Any person who violates any provision of this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 89, § 64; 1975, ch. 594; 2003, ch. 5, § 6; 2009, ch. 60, § 5.]