# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 15. Cleaning Agents

#### Section 9-1502

This subtitle does not apply to a cleaning agent that is:

(1) A detergent used in dairy, beverage, or food processing cleaning equipment;

(2) A phosphoric acid product, including a sanitizer, brightener, acid cleaner, or metal conditioner;

(3) A detergent used in hospitals, veterinary hospitals or clinics, or health care facilities or in agricultural production;

(4) A detergent used by industry for metal cleaning or conditioning;

(5) Manufactured, stored, or distributed for use or sale outside of the State;

(6) Used in any laboratory, including a biological laboratory, research facility, chemical laboratory, and engineering laboratory; or

(7) Used in a commercial laundry that provides laundry services for a hospital, health care facility, or veterinary hospital.

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