§ 22–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 22-504 (2026)
Title 22. Poisons, Dangerous Household Substances, Flammable Products, and Hazardous Materials
Subtitle 5. Hazardous Materials
§ 22–504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, if the Secretary believes that a toy or other article presents an imminent electrical, mechanical, or thermal hazard to the public health and that proper labeling cannot correct the hazard, the Secretary shall issue a temporary rule or regulation, effective immediately, that:
(1)
Declares the toy or other article to be a banned hazardous material; and
(2)
Requires its immediate removal from commerce.
(b)
Immediately after the Secretary issues a temporary rule or regulation under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall:
(1)
Give notice of and hold a hearing on the temporary rule or regulation; and
(2)
As promptly as possible, complete proceedings under § 22-502 of this subtitle for adoption of the rule or regulation.
(c)
The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.