§ 9–1904
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-1904 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 19. Toxics in Packaging
§ 9–1904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A manufacturer or distributor of a package or packaging component may submit to the Department an application for a conditional exemption from the provisions of § 9–1902(a) through (c) of this subtitle.
(b)
On the written application of a manufacturer or distributor, the Department may grant a conditional exemption if the Department finds that:
(1)
In order to comply with a health or safety requirement of federal law, lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium have been added to the package or packaging component in the manufacturing, forming, printing, or distribution process; or
(2)
The regulated substance is essential to the protection, safe handling, or function of the package contents.
(c)
A conditional exemption granted under this section:
(1)
Expires 2 years after the date the Department grants the exemption; and
(2)
If the manufacturer or distributor meets the criteria under subsection (b) of this section, may be renewed for additional periods of 2 years.