(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Producer " means a person that: (1) Owns or licenses a trademark or brand under which synthetic turf is sold, offered for sale, distributed, or offered for promotional purposes in the State; or(2) Imports synthetic turf into the State for sale or distribution.(c)(1) "Synthetic turf" means plastic tufted carpet that:(i) Is intended to have, or incidentally has, an appearance that mimics grass;(ii) Functions as a replacement for grass; AND(iii) Has the primary purpose of being used as an indoor or outdoor sports or playing field. (2) "Synthetic turf" includes shock pads and turf infill.(D) "Turf infill" means a material that: (1) Is poured on top of synthetic turf to hold synthetic turf blades in place;(2) Weighs down the synthetic turf so it does not develop wrinkles or buckle;(3) Mimics the impact absorption properties of soil under natural grass; and(4) Includes shredded or granulated tire, rubber, silica sand, or other material that is used as infill on synthetic turf.Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 567,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.