# Environment (GEN)

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

### Subtitle 9. Mercury

#### Section 6-902

A person may not sell, distribute, or offer for sale in this State a mercuric oxide battery unless:

(1) The person is a party to a plan approved by the Department under Sec. 6-901 of this subtitle; or

(2) A retailer or seller has provided for the collection, recycling, or proper disposal of used mercuric oxide batteries through the sale to a refiner or a refiner's agent and the retailer or seller has complied with any requirement established by the Department to implement Sec. 6-901 of this subtitle.

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