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.
Section 6-1404 – Subtitle Not Applicable to Any Toy Regulated Under Federal Law
This subtitle does not apply to any toy regulated for cadmium exposure under the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Section 6-1501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Drinking water outlet” means a potable water fixture that is used for drinking or food preparation. (2) “Drinking water outlet” includes: (i) A water fountain, faucet, or tap that is used or potentially used for drinking or food preparation; and (ii) Ice–making and hot drink machines. (c) “Elevated level […]
Section 6-1501.1 – Legislative Findings and Intent
(a) The General Assembly finds that any exposure to lead in drinking water is dangerous to the health and development of children. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that schools work proactively to reduce the concentration of lead in drinking water outlets to a level below 5 parts per billion and that State and […]
Section 6-1502 – General Consideration
(a) This section does not apply to a public or nonpublic school that is classified as a public water system. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department, in consultation with the State Department of Education, the Department of General Services, and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health, shall adopt regulations to require periodic testing for […]
Section 6-1503 – Grant Program for Local School Systems to Assist With Implementation of Remedial Measures for Drinking Water Outlets
(a) The Department, in consultation with the State Department of Education, shall establish and administer a grant program to provide grants to local school systems to assist with the costs associated with implementing remedial measures to: (1) Address any findings of elevated levels of lead in drinking water outlets in school buildings; (2) Install drinking water outlets in […]