Maryland Code, Environment § 6-1601

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Class B fire-fighting foam” or “foam” means a foam designed for flammable liquid fire.

(c) “Intentionally added” means the act of deliberately using a chemical in the formation of a product where the chemical's continued presence is desired in the product to provide a specific characteristic.

(d) “Personal protective equipment” means items designed, intended, or marketed to be worn by fire-fighting personnel in the performance of their fire and rescue activities, including jackets, pants, shoes, gloves, helmets, and respiratory equipment.

(e) “PFAS chemicals” means, when used in fire-fighting agents, fire-fighting equipment, food packaging, and rugs and carpets, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

(f) “Rug or carpet” means a thick fabric used to cover a floor, including:

(g) “Terminal” means: