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This bill introduces requirements for smoking policies in multifamily dwellings with four or more units, specifically targeting common ownership communities like condominiums and cooperative housing corporations. The legislation defines key terms such as "smoke" or "smoking" to include traditional smoking and vaping, and requires the governing body of these communities to develop a comprehensive smoking policy that meets or exceeds state and local smoking regulations. The policy must explicitly outline authorized and prohibited smoking locations, conditions for smoking, a process for filing complaints against policy violators, and potential penalties for non-compliance. The bill ensures that these requirements do not limit the rights of community governing bodies, tenants, or residential owners to pursue civil actions, and it also preserves the ability of county and municipal governments to enact even more stringent smoking policies. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and applies to both owner-occupied and rental units within the specified types of residential communities.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0108?ys=2025RS