§ 12-106. Exceptions – General.

This subtitle does not apply to the following:

(1) any part of a private residence that is not open to the public for business purposes, except as required by COMAR 13A.14.01.

(2) a private vehicle.

(3) a sleeping room in a hotel or motel, as long as that hotel or motel maintains at least 75% of all its sleeping rooms as smoke-free.

(4) smoking as an integral part of a theatrical performance held in a facility primarily used for theatrical performances.

(5) smoking as an integral part of a religious ceremony.

(6) smoking at an analytical or educational laboratory as an integral part of scientific research into the health effects of smoke.

(7) smoking that is permitted in a hospital, nursing home, or other health care facility under State Health-General Article, § 24-205.