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Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances — Subtitle 14. Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-1401 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 14. Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
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(b)
“Cadmium” means elemental cadmium and any compound or alloy that contains cadmium.
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(c)
“Children’s jewelry” means any jewelry, including a charm, bracelet, pendant, necklace, earring, or ring, and any component of jewelry, designed or intended to be worn or used by a child under the age of 13 years.
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Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-1402 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 14. Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

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On or after July 1, 2012, a person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute in the State any children’s jewelry that contains cadmium at more than 0.0075% by weight.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-1403 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 14. Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

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The Department of the Environment may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-1404 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 14. Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

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This subtitle does not apply to any toy regulated for cadmium exposure under the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.