§ 54-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Abuse.

"Abuse" has the meaning stated in Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the State Family Law Article {"Definitions: Abuse"}.

"Automated external defibrillator" means a medical device, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that:

(1) is capable of recognizing the presence or absence in an individual of ventricular fibrillation and rapid ventricular tachycardia;

(2) is capable of determining, without intervention, whether defibrillation should be performed on an individual;

(3) on determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual's heart; and

(4) delivers an appropriate electrical impulse to a patient's heart to perform defibrillation.

(d) Coach.

"Coach" means an individual over the age of 18 who, whether paid or unpaid:

(1) is responsible for leading or assisting in leading a youth sports program; and

(2) has routine and consistent contact throughout an athletic season with youth athletes participating in a youth sports program.

(e) Concussion.

"Concussion" means a traumatic injury to the brain causing an immediate, short-lived change in mental status or an alteration of normal consciousness resulting from:

(1) a fall;

(2) a violent blow to the head or body; or

(3) the shaking or spinning of the head or body.

(f) Department.

"Department" means the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.

(g) Facility.

"Facility" means any outdoor or indoor athletic space under the management of the Department.

(h) Heat Exhaustion.

"Heat exhaustion" means a reaction to excessive heat marked by prostration, weakness, and collapse resulting from dehydration.

(i) Heat stroke.

"Heat stroke" means a severe illness caused by exposure to excessively high temperatures and characterized by:

(1) severe headache;

(2) high fever with a dry, hot skin;

(3) tachycardia; and

(4) in serious cases, collapse, coma, or death.

(j) Neglect.

"Neglect" has the meaning stated in Title 5, Subtitle 7 of the State Family Law Article {"Definitions: Neglect"}.

(k) Sudden cardiac arrest.

"Sudden cardiac arrest" means a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.

(l) Youth athlete.

"Youth athlete" means any individual under the age of 18 who participates in a youth sports program in a non-supervisory role.

(m) Youth sports program.

"Youth sports program" means a program or event, including instruction, practice, or competition, organized for youth athletes under the age of 18 years:

(1) conducted by the Department; or

(2) conducted by a recreational athletic organization or any other person required to obtain a permit to use a Department facility.