§ 12-101. Definitions.

(a) In general.

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

(b) Electronic smoking device.

(1) In general.

"Electronic smoking device" means an electronic or battery-operated device that delivers vapors for inhalation, whether manufactured , distributed, marketed, or sold:

(i) as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, or electronic pipe; or

(ii) by any other product name or descriptor.

(2) Exclusions.

"Electronic smoking device" does not include an asthma inhaler or similar product that:

(i) contains no tobacco nor any nicotine; and

(ii) has been specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in mitigating, treating, or preventing disease.

(c) Enclosed area.

(1) "Enclosed area" means an area that is bounded on all sides by walls that extend, with or without doors, windows, vents, or like openings, from floor to ceiling.

(2) "Enclosed area" includes the interior of a vehicle.

(d) Person in charge.

"Person in charge" means the person who owns, operates, or manages a place subject to this subtitle.

(e) Smoke.

"Smoke" means to:

(1) inhale, burn, or carry any lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe tobacco, or any other tobacco, weed, or plant product of any kind; or.

(2) to inhale vapors from or otherwise allow vapors to be emitted from an electronic smoking device.