Section 6-1601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Class B fire–fighting foam” means a foam designed for flammable liquid fire. (c) “PFAS chemicals” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that: (1) Contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and (2) Are designed to be fully functional in Class B […]
Section 6-1602 – Applicability to Certain Operations
(a) This subtitle does not apply to fire–fighting foams used at the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. (b) This subtitle does not restrict: (1) The manufacture, sale, or distribution of Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; or (2) The discharge or other use of Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals in […]
Section 6-1603 – Prohibition on Foam Containing Intentionally Added Pfas Chemicals
On or after October 1, 2021, Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals may not be used for: (1) Testing purposes, including calibration testing, conformance testing, and fixed–system testing unless: (i) The use is required by law or by the agency having jurisdiction over the testing facility; and (ii) The testing facility has implemented appropriate […]
Section 6-1604 – Foam Used for Training Purposes
Nonfluorinated training foam shall be used for purposes of fire–fighting training.
Section 6-1605 – Penalties for Violations of Subtitle
A person who violates this subtitle is subject to: (1) For a first violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $500; and (2) For a second or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.
Section 6-1310 – Regulations
The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 6-1311 – Authority of Local Agency
The provisions of this subtitle do not affect the authority of a local agency to enforce a local law governing the amount of lead contained in a product if the local law is at least as restrictive as the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 6-1401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cadmium” means elemental cadmium and any compound or alloy that contains cadmium. (c) “Children’s jewelry” means any jewelry, including a charm, bracelet, pendant, necklace, earring, or ring, and any component of jewelry, designed or intended to be worn or used by a child under the age […]
Section 6-1402 – Prohibition
On or after July 1, 2012, a person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute in the State any children’s jewelry that contains cadmium at more than 0.0075% by weight.
Section 6-1403 – Regulations
The Department of the Environment may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.