§ 6-101. Definitions.

(a) In general.

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

(b) Excluded organization.

"Excluded organization" has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.15.03.02B(28).

(c) Food.

(1) In general.

"Food" means any natural or artificial substance or ingredient, whether raw, cooked, or processed, that is used or sold or intended for use or sale, in whole or in part, for human consumption.

(2) Inclusions.

"Food" includes:

(i) ice;

(ii) beverages; and

(iii) chewing gum or any substance used as a component of chewing gum.

(3) Exclusions.

"Food" does not include any:

(i) alcoholic beverage, as defined in State Code Article 2B, § 1-102(a)(2); or

(ii) drug, as defined in § 21-101(g) of the State Health-General Article.

(d) Food service facility.

"Food service facility" has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.15.03.02B(34).

(e) Food service manager.

"Food service manager" means an individual designated by a food service facility to exercise operational supervision of the facility.

(f) License.

"License" means a license issued under this title to operate a food service facility.

(g) Person.

(1) In general.

"Person" has the meaning stated in § 1-107(a) {"Person: In general"} of the City Code's General Provisions Article.

(2) Qualified inclusion of governmental entities.

Notwithstanding § 1-107(b) {"Person: Exclusion"} of the General Provisions Article, in this title "person" also includes, except as used in § 6-802 {"Penalties"} of this title, a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.