§ 18-102. Youth baseball gear.

(a) Definitions.

(1) In general.

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

(2) "Approved protective gear".

"Approved protective gear" means protective eye, head, and body equipment that meets or exceeds standards set by any of the following for use in youth baseball:

(i) the American National Standards Institute;

(ii) the American Society of Testing and Measurements;

(iii) the Snell Memorial Foundation; or

(iv) any other organization that the Health Commissioner designates for this purpose.

(3) "Youth baseball".

"Youth baseball" means any baseball game or practice session held under the auspices of:

(i) Little League Baseball; or

(ii) any other organization of 2 or more teams.

(b) Protective gear required.

No individual under the age of 16 may participate in youth baseball, at any position, unless she or he is wearing approved protective gear of the type the Commissioner designates as appropriate for that position.

(c) Rules and regulations.

In the rules and regulations adopted under § 2-106 {"Rules and regulations"} of this article, the Health Commissioner must include provisions, consistent with this section, that designate:

(1) the types of protective gear that are appropriate for each playing position; and

(2) the organizations whose standards may be used for determining whether equipment is approved protective gear for purposes of this section.

(d) Enforcement.

This section is enforced by the issuance of a warning that:

(1) informs the offender of the requirements of this section; and

(2) contains educational materials about approved protective gear for youth baseball.