(a) Each food service facility which prepares food and provides seating for patrons shall post a diagram or illustrative directions on the use of manual maneuvers to prevent asphyxiation due to choking.
(b) A person who applies the maneuvers depicted in a diagram posted under this section to remove food lodged in the throat of another is liable only if the person’s actions amount to gross negligence.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments
Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 21-321 - Construction, Remodeling, or Alterations
Section 21-323 - Small Residential Group Homes for Children
Section 21-323.1 - Bed and Breakfast Establishments
Section 21-324 - Cleanliness of Certain Premises and Vehicles; Unclean or Unsanitary Conditions
Section 21-324.1 - Open Windows and Doors in Food Service Facilities
Section 21-325 - Restrooms Required in Certain Places
Section 21-327 - Sleeping Prohibited on Certain Premises
Section 21-328 - Employees With Communicable Diseases
Section 21-329 - Labeling of Surimi Products Required
Section 21-330 - Low Calorie Frozen Desserts
Section 21-330.1 - Cottage Food Businesses
Section 21-330.2 - Food Allergy Awareness Posting Requirement