In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Cadmium” means elemental cadmium and any compound or alloy that contains cadmium. “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.

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.

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

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