Section 6-1110 – Collection and Return of Spent Units by Institutional User
(a) Each institutional user shall collect and return spent units used in its operations to the appropriate responsible entity in accordance with the unit management program, or, at its discretion, to a facility permitted to store or process hazardous waste. (b) A rechargeable product designed for use by an institutional user shall bear a notice that when […]
Section 6-1306 – Report
Within 24 hours after a person determines that the person has manufactured, sold, offered for sale, imported, or distributed a children’s product in violation of § 6–1303 of this subtitle, the person shall submit a report to the Department in a form required by the Department.
Section 6-1111 – Duties of Responsible Entities
Each responsible entity shall ensure that its unit management program is carried out and that units collected under the submitted unit management program are returned to the cell manufacturer or, at the discretion of the responsible entity, to proper disposal or recycling facilities. Duties of the responsible entity end with delivery of collected units to […]
Section 6-1307 – Penalties
(a) (1) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 per day for each violation. (2) The civil penalty under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be assessed and recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction. (b) A person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor […]
Section 6-1112 – Contract With Private or Public Entity; Formation of Association; Liability by Responsible Entity
(a) Any person bearing responsibility under this subtitle may contract with a private or public entity or may form an association for preparation and maintenance of a unit management program or for performance of its responsibilities required under a unit management program, including appointment of an agent, allocation of costs, and indemnification. (b) Nothing in this section […]
Section 6-1308 – Other Penalties
(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Comptroller may assess against a person who violates § 6–1304(e) of this subtitle a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each violation, up to a maximum of $50,000. (b) A fine assessed under subsection (a) of this section may not be assessed until the person who committed […]
Section 6-1113 – Immunization From Liability for Cooperative Activities
Any person cooperating in a unit management program in compliance with this subtitle is immune from liability under State law relating to antitrust and restraint of trade for any cooperative activities arising out of the collection and management of units.
Section 6-1309 – Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practice
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a violation of this subtitle is: (1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and (2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
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.