Section 22-401 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Guaranty” means a guaranty that the product, fabric, or related material covered by the guaranty has been tested for flammability under the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this subtitle.     (c)    “Product” means any mattress, mattress pad, sleepwear, or other clothing.

Section 22-402 – Rules and Regulations

    The Department shall adopt the federal rules and regulations that:         (1)    Are adopted under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act of 1967; and         (2)    Relate to products, fabrics, or related materials.

Section 22-403 – Right of Entry for Inspection; Samples

    (a)    At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department may enter any factory, warehouse, or establishment in which a product is manufactured, processed, packaged, or stored and inspect any pertinent equipment, labeling, or finished or unfinished products.     (b)    On entering any factory, warehouse, or establishment to make an inspection under this section, the representative of the […]

Section 22-404 – Carcinogenic Chemicals

    (a)    The Department shall determine whether any chemical used as a fire retardant in a product is a known carcinogen.     (b)    If the Department determines that a chemical is a known carcinogen, the Department shall:         (1)    Inform the public of this determination; and         (2)    Give the public any directions that could reduce the danger from the chemical.

Section 22-405 – Injunction

    If a product is manufactured, processed, packaged, held, or sold in violation of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, on petition of the Secretary, the circuit court for the county in which the product is located may grant an injunction forbidding all or any one of the following:         (1)    Manufacturing the […]

Section 22-406 – Prohibited Acts; Exceptions

    (a)    A guaranty under this section may be:         (1)    A separate guaranty that specifically designates the product, fabric, or related material; or         (2)    A continuing guaranty that:             (i)    Is given by a seller to a buyer;             (ii)    Applies to any product, fabric, or related material sold to the buyer; and             (iii)    Is in the form the Department approves.     (b)    A person may […]

Section 22-407 – Penalty

    A person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.