§ 16–604
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 16-604 (2026)
Title 16. Cigarettes
Subtitle 6. Fire Safety Performance Standard for Cigarettes
§ 16–604LinkCopy Citation
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 **
(a)
Cigarettes that have been certified in accordance with § 16–603 of this subtitle shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(b)
The marking shall:
(1)
consist of:
(i)
any marking in use and approved for sale in New York under the New York fire safety standards for cigarettes; or
(ii)
the letters “FSC” to signify Fire Standards Compliant;
(2)
be in a font of at least 8 point type; and
(3)
be permanently printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed on the package at or near the area of the UPC code, if present.
(c)
A manufacturer may propose an alternative marking that:
(1)
meets the criteria under subsection (b)(2) and (3) of this section; and
(2)
consists of a visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters or text permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed:
(i)
in conjunction with the UPC code; or
(ii)
on the cigarette pack or cellophane wrap.
(d)
(1)
A manufacturer shall request approval of a proposed marking from the Executive Director.
(2)
(i)
The Executive Director shall approve a marking specified in subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(ii)
A marking is deemed approved if the Executive Director fails to act within 10 business days after receiving a request for approval.
(3)
A manufacturer may not use a modified marking unless the modification has been approved in accordance with this section.
(4)
A manufacturer shall use only one marking on all brands that the manufacturer markets.
(5)
A marking or modified marking approved by the Executive Director shall be applied uniformly on all brands marketed and on all packages, including packs, cartons, and cases marketed by that manufacturer.