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<section article="gpu" article_name="Public Utilities" number="7-320" title_number="7" title_name="Gas, Electric, and Water Companies" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Consumer Relations">
  <level label="a">
    <text>This section applies only to residential rooftop solar energy generating systems.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>A seller or lessor of residential rooftop solar energy generating systems shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>provide to the buyer or lessee a 5–year full warranty on the installation and component parts of the system;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>include any manufacturer’s warranties for any of the products or components of the system;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>inform the buyer or lessee of the minimum level of weather–adjusted energy production the buyer or lessee may expect from the system; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>certify, in writing, that installation of the system is compliant with all federal, State, and local laws regarding workmanship and that the solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and all other components meet the minimum standards for product design.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The Maryland Department of Labor shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>develop a special solar contractor license for the installation and maintenance of residential rooftop solar energy generating systems; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>establish minimum qualifications for individuals installing and maintaining residential rooftop solar energy generating systems.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>A seller or lessor who violates the requirements of this section shall pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.</text>
  </level>
</section>
