(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
Nonfluorinated training foam shall be used for purposes of fire–fighting training.
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.
