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 6-1114 – Penalties
(a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each violation. (b) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation of this subtitle.
Section 6-1201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “DecaBDE” means decabrominated diphenyl ether. (c) “OctaBDE” means octabrominated diphenyl ether. (d) “PentaBDE” means pentabrominated diphenyl ether.
Section 6-1202 – Applicability of Section; Prohibition
(a) This section does not apply to the processing of recyclables containing pentaBDE or octaBDE that is conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, State, and local laws. (b) This section does not apply to original equipment manufacturer replacement service parts or other products manufactured prior to October 1, 2008, if the parts or products were manufactured […]
Section 6-1202.1 – Products That Contain Decabde
(a) (1) In this section, “transportation equipment”, “military equipment”, and “components of transportation or military equipment” do not include shipping pallets used to transport unpackaged fruits and vegetables. (2) This section does not apply to: (i) Original equipment manufacturer replacement service parts or other products manufactured before January 1, 2011, if the part or products were manufactured in compliance […]
Section 6-1203 – Enforcement
(a) To enforce the provisions of this subtitle, the Department may: (1) Notify a person that there are grounds for suspecting that the person may be in violation of this subtitle; and (2) Request that the person certify that the product or flame-retardant part of the product that the person manufactured, processed, sold, or distributed is in compliance […]