Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 18 - LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Chapter 13A.18.11 - Health
Section 13A.18.11.05 - Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis, and Other Drugs

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.18.11.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. If a resident smokes or vapes any substance, including but not limited to tobacco or cannabis, the provider shall make this known in advance to parents who are considering placing their children in the large family child care home's care.

B. A resident may not consume alcohol during the large family child care home's approved hours of operation.

C. A provider and any other individual may not consume alcohol during the large family child care home's approved hours of operation.

D. During the large family child care home's hours of operation, if an enrolled child is or will be on the premises, the provider or any other individual may not smoke or vape or permit smoking or vaping in any indoor or outdoor area approved for child care use.

E. A provider and any other individual may not consume or be under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or an illegal or nonprescribed controlled dangerous substance while:

(1) Present at the large family child care home during the home's hours of operation; or

(2) Providing or assisting with the care of children during an off-site program activity or during transport.

F. The provider and any other individual shall ensure that all alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, cannabis edibles, and smoking and vaping paraphernalia and byproducts are kept out of the reach of the children in care.

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