(a) The owner or lessor of a supermarket, business establishment, or shopping area or center that has entrances surrounded by obstacles designed to prevent shopping carts from being removed from the premises, shall provide an unobstructed entrance during business hours for individuals with disabilities, as provided for in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Such an entrance shall be at least 36 inches wide and constructed to allow reasonable access for entry and egress for individuals with disabilities.
(c) Failure to provide such an entrance, or failure to keep it unlocked and accessible during business hours to individuals with disabilities, is a violation of this article.
(d) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as negating the provisions of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 10 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking
Section 21-1001 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside of Business or Residential Districts
Section 21-1003 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places
Section 21-1003.1 - Residential Parking Permits
Section 21-1004 - Additional Parking Regulations
Section 21-1004.1 - Cats or Dogs Left in Standing or Parked Vehicle
Section 21-1005 - Reservation of Parking Space for Person Confined to Wheelchair
Section 21-1006 - Parking Lot Spaces for Individuals With Disabilities
Section 21-1007 - Unobstructed Entrances for Individuals With Disabilities
Section 21-1008 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
Section 21-1009 - Charles County
Section 21-1010 - Parking Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas in Prince George's County