A. At the entrance of each water slide, the owner shall post a sign conveying the following directions:
- (1) Obey all instructions given by the dispatcher and splash pool supervisor who have the authority to prevent any condition which leads to unsafe operation of the water slide;
(2) The following activities are strictly prohibited:
- (a) Use of this slide when under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
- (b) Diving, running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in flumes or tunnels;
- (c) Traveling head first down slide; and
- (d) Grouping or forming chains;
- (3) Hands shall be kept inside the flume;
- (4) After exiting from slide, sliders shall leave the splash pool promptly;
- (5) Glass, bottles, or food are not allowed in water slide vicinity.
- B. The directions contained in §A(2)(a) and (5) of this regulation may be posted at the entrance of the park.
- C. The directions may be conveyed by means of words, in English and, if appropriate, in other languages, pictures, symbols, or any combination of them.
D. The sign shall:
- (1) Be constructed of wood, metal, or other material which can endure for several years;
- (2) Be constructed and placed in such a manner that it poses no hazard; and
- (3) Contain lettering at least 1 inch high, on a contrasting background.
Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§3-307—3-313, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: October 15, 1986 (13:16 Md. R. 1826)
Regulation .07A amended effective June 12, 1989 (16:11 Md. R. 1218)
Regulation .08 amended effective June 12, 1989 (16:11 Md. R. 1218)