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§ 6-1202. Scope of section; limitation on use of pentaBDE and octaBDE

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 12. Brominated Flame Retardants (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Environment, § 6-1202
§ 6-1202. Scope of section; limitation on use of pentaBDE and octaBDE
Currentness
Recyclables
(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.
Replacement service parts or other products
(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 in compliance with applicable federal, State, and local laws.
Prohibition
(c) On or after October 1, 2008, a person may not manufacture, process, sell, or distribute in the State a new product or flame-retardant part of a new product that contains more than one-tenth of 1% of pentaBDE or octaBDE by mass.

Credits

Added by Acts 2005, c. 522, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.
MD Code, Environment, § 6-1202, MD ENVIR § 6-1202
Current with legislation effective through October 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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