# Environment (GEN)

## Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances

### Subtitle 14. Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

#### Section 6-1401

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Cadmium" means elemental cadmium and any compound or alloy that contains cadmium.

(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.

#### Section 6-1402

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.

#### Section 6-1403

The Department of the Environment may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.

#### Section 6-1404

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

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)