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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-852 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part VIII - Enforcement|Section 6-852 - Spot Checks of Properties Reported or Verified as Satisfying the Modified Risk Reduction Standards

    (a)    The Department may, at any time, spot check affected properties that have been reported as satisfying the risk reduction standard or verified as satisfying the modified risk reduction standard.    (b)    If a spot check pursuant to subsection (a) of this section reveals that an affected property that has been reported as satisfying the risk reduction standard under § 6-815 of this subtitle does not satisfy that standard, the Department may order that the owner of the property satisfy the risk reduction standard, as verified by an inspection conducted within 30 days of receipt of the order.    (c)    If a spot check pursuant to subsection (a) of this section reveals that an affected property that has been verified as satisfying the modified risk reduction standard under § 6-819 of this subtitle, but has not been reported as satisfying the risk reduction standard under § 6-815 of this subtitle, does not satisfy the modified risk reduction standard, the Department may order the owner of the property to satisfy the modified risk reduction standard, as verified by an inspection conducted within 30 days of receipt of the order.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part I - Mercuric Oxide Batteries|Section 6-901 - Disposal and Recycling

    (a)    On or after July 1, 1994, a person may not dispose of a mercuric oxide battery except in a manner that the Department approves under regulations adopted by the Department.    (b)    Any 2 or more manufacturers may develop a joint plan for recycling or disposal of any specified mercuric oxide battery that they manufacture.    (c)    (1)    A manufacturer shall be responsible for the environmentally sound collection, transportation, and recycling or proper disposal, including the cost of these activities, of every used mercuric oxide battery produced by the manufacturer and sold or offered for promotional purposes in the State.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, a retailer or seller may provide for the collection, recycling, or proper disposal of used mercuric oxide batteries through the sale to a refiner or a refiner’s agent if the retailer or seller complies with any requirement established by the Department to implement this section.    (d)    Manufacturers may establish or utilize a trade association or a consortium comprised of members of the dry cell battery industry in order to facilitate compliance with the requirements of this section.    (e)    A manufacturer shall consult with the Office of Recycling in developing its plan.    (f)    Each battery management plan submitted by a manufacturer shall include:        (1)    The designation of the collector, transporter, processor, or collection system to be utilized by the manufacturer, or by the county or municipal corporation, institutional generator, retailer or small quantity generator on behalf of the manufacturer, for the collection, transportation, and recycling or proper disposal of used mercuric oxide batteries in each county;        (2)    The designation of the funding source or mechanism to be used by the manufacturer to defray the costs of implementing the battery management plan; and        (3)    A strategy for informing consumers, on any store display promoting the sale or use of the batteries the manufacturer manufactures, that these types of used dry cell batteries may not enter the solid waste stream, and that a convenient mechanism for the collection, transportation, and recycling or proper disposal of these types of used batteries is available to the consumer.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part I - Mercuric Oxide Batteries|Section 6-902 - Sale, Distribution, or Offer for Sale

    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 § 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 § 6-901 of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part I - Mercuric Oxide Batteries|Section 6-903 - Penalties

    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each violation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-904 - Findings

    The General Assembly finds that:        (1)    Mercury is a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment;        (2)    Consumption of mercury–contaminated fish poses a significant health threat;        (3)    Combustion of municipal and other solid waste is a source of mercury pollution;        (4)    Both industry and government are working to reduce the content of mercury in products and to control the release of mercury into the environment;        (5)    Accidental mercury spills, breakages, and releases have occurred at schools in the United States, exposing students, teachers, and administrators to mercury emissions; and        (6)    Removal of mercury and mercury–containing products from the waste stream prior to combustion or disposal is an effective way to reduce mercury pollution.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-905 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (a–1)    “Electric relay” means a product or device that opens or closes electrical contacts to effect the operation of other devices in the same or another electrical circuit.    (a–2)    “Electric switch” means a product or device that opens or closes an electrical circuit.    (a–3)    “Gas valve switch” means a product or device that opens or closes a gas valve.    (b)    “Manufacturer” means a person that:        (1)    Produces a product;        (2)    For a multicomponent product, produces or assembles the final product; or            (3)    Serves as an importer or domestic distributor of a product produced outside of the United States.    (c)    “Marketer” means a person that manufactures, assembles, sells, distributes, affixes a brand name or private label to, or licenses the use of a brand name on:        (1)    A fever thermometer containing mercury;        (2)    A thermostat containing mercury;        (3)    An electric switch containing mercury or a product component with an electric switch containing mercury;        (4)    An electric relay containing mercury or a product component with an electric relay containing mercury; or        (5)    A gas valve switch containing mercury or a product component with a gas valve switch containing mercury.    (d)    “Mercury–added product” means any of the following products if containing elemental mercury or a mercury compound that has been added to the product for any reason:        (1)    Dyes or pigments; and        (2)    Fluorescent lamps.    (e)    “Motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11–135 of the Transportation Article.    (f)    “Reclamation facility” means a site:        (1)    Where equipment is used to recapture mercury from mercury–added fluorescent lamps for the purpose of recycling or reusing the mercury; or        (2)    That collects mercury–containing components from mercury–added fluorescent lamps for the eventual recapture and recycling or reuse of the mercury.    (g)    “Thermostat” means a device that regulates temperature in an enclosed area by controlling heating, cooling, or ventilation equipment.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-905.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-905.1 - Sale of Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibited

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a marketer may not sell or provide a fever thermometer containing mercury to a consumer except by prescription.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    A fever thermometer sold or provided to be used in hospitals or other places where medical services are provided by medical service professionals; or        (2)    A digital thermometer using mercury-added button cell batteries.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-905.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-905.2 - Sale of Thermostat Containing Mercury Prohibited

    A marketer may not sell or provide a thermostat containing mercury to a consumer.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-905.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-905.3 - Prohibition on Sale of Products Containing Mercury -- Electric Switch, Electric Relay, or Gas Valve Switch

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, on or after October 1, 2018, a marketer may not knowingly sell or provide to a consumer individually or as a product component:        (1)    An electric switch containing mercury;        (2)    An electric relay containing mercury; or        (3)    A gas valve switch containing mercury.    (b)    This section does not apply to an electric switch, an electric relay, or a gas valve switch that is sold or provided to replace a switch or relay that is a component of a larger product in use on or before October 1,  2018, if:        (1)    The larger product is used in manufacturing;        (2)    The larger product is used in a generating, transmission, or distributing facility for electric energy, gas, or water;        (3)    The switch or relay is integrated with, and not physically separate from, other components of the larger product;        (4)    The use of the switch or relay is required under federal law or regulation; or        (5)    The manufacturer of the larger product has not approved for use in the larger product a switch or relay that does not contain mercury.    (c)    (1)    A person that violates this section is liable for a civil penalty to be collected in a civil action in the circuit court for any county in the State not exceeding:            (i)    $1,000 for a first offense;            (ii)    $2,500 for a second offense; or            (iii)    $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense.        (2)    (i)    In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, after an opportunity for a hearing, the Department may impose a fine for each violation of this section, not exceeding:                1.    $1,000 for a first offense;                2.    $2,500 for a second offense; or                3.    $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense.            (ii)    The Department shall consider the following in assessing the fine in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph:                1.    The willfulness of the violation;                2.    The extent to which the violation was known, but uncorrected, by the violator;                3.    The extent to which the violation resulted in actual harm to human health or the environment;                4.    The nature and degree of injury to, or interference with, general welfare and health; and                5.    The extent to which the current violation is part of a pattern of the same or a similar type of violation by the violator.        (3)    Each day a violation continues is a separate offense under this section.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-906 - Use of Elemental or Chemical Mercury in Schools

    (a)    Beginning October 1, 2003, no primary or secondary school, except for a school engaged in vocational training, may use or purchase for use elemental or chemical mercury in a primary or secondary classroom.    (b)    The Department shall provide outreach assistance to schools relating to the proper management, recycling, and disposal of mercury and mercury-added products.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 9 - Mercury|Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury|Section 6-907 - Public Education, Outreach and Assistance Program

    (a)    The Department shall implement a public education, outreach, and assistance program relating to:        (1)    The hazards of mercury;        (2)    The requirements of this subtitle; and        (3)    Voluntary efforts that individuals, institutions, and businesses can undertake to help further reduce mercury in the environment.    (b)    The Department shall cooperate with neighboring states and regional organizations in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States on developing outreach, assistance, and education programs, where appropriate.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part I - Definitions; Policy; Scope; Construction|Section 7-202 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not preempt any other authority conferred by statute on the Department of the Environment or any other department or agency of this State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part I - Definitions; Policy; Scope; Construction|Section 7-203 - Legislative Policy

    The purpose of this subtitle is to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate, and control pollution of the waters of this State, as “waters of this State” is defined in Title 9, Subtitle 1 of this article.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part I - Definitions; Policy; Scope; Construction|Section 7-204 - Construction

    This subtitle does not take away the right of any person, as riparian owner or otherwise, in equity, at common law, or under statutory law to suppress a nuisance or abate pollution.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part I - Definitions; Policy; Scope; Construction|Section 7-205 - Disposal

    (a)    This section does not apply to Hawkins Point Controlled Hazardous Substance Landfill until July 1, 1985.    (b)    A generator may not dispose of a controlled hazardous substance unless the generator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department that:        (1)    Recovery possibilities have been considered; and        (2)    The controlled hazardous substance cannot be reasonably treated further to reduce the volume of or the hazard that the controlled hazardous substance poses to the environment.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part II - Authority of Secretary; Powers and Duties of Department; Rules and Regulations|Section 7-206 - Secretary to Supervise and Control Hazardous Substances

    (a)    The Secretary shall have supervision and control of hazardous substances governed by this subtitle.    (b)    In exercising responsibilities under this subtitle, the Secretary shall consider low-level nuclear waste separately.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part II - Authority of Secretary; Powers and Duties of Department; Rules and Regulations|Section 7-207 - General Powers and Duties of Department

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Department may:        (1)    Accept and administer loans and grants from the federal government and other sources, public or private, to carry out any of its functions;        (2)    Issue, modify, or revoke orders and permits that prohibit the discharge of pollutants into the waters of this State or that require construction, modification, extension, or alteration of new or existing disposal systems or treatment works or parts of them;        (3)    Through the Secretary or a hearing officer designated in writing by the Secretary, hold hearings, issue hearing notices and subpoenas that require the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence, administer oaths, and take necessary testimony;        (4)    Require prior submission of plans, specifications, and other information that is relative to, and inspect construction of, disposal systems or treatment works or any part of them in connection with issuing permits or approvals required by this subtitle;        (5)    Issue, modify, or revoke orders and permits to install, modify, or operate disposal systems or any parts of them;        (6)    Require proper maintenance and operation of disposal systems; or        (7)    Exercise every incidental power necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this article, the Department shall:        (1)    Administer and enforce this subtitle and the rules, regulations, and orders adopted or issued under this subtitle; and        (2)    Advise, consult, and cooperate with other units of this State, the federal government, other State and interstate agencies, affected groups, political subdivisions, and industries to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part II - Authority of Secretary; Powers and Duties of Department; Rules and Regulations|Section 7-209 - Requirements for Generators

    (a)    (1)    By July 1, 1985, any generator generating greater than 100 kilograms of controlled hazardous substances during 1 calendar month shall notify the Secretary of:            (i)    The identity of the controlled hazardous substance;            (ii)    The location of generation; and            (iii)    The method of treatment and disposal of controlled hazardous substances.        (2)    Generators that have previously provided the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the State with the information under this subsection are not required to file this notification.    (b)    (1)    On or after July 1, 1985, any controlled hazardous substance that is part of a total quantity generated by a generator producing greater than 100 kilograms during 1 calendar month and that is shipped off the premises on which the controlled hazardous substance is generated shall be accompanied by a copy of a controlled hazardous substance manifest form signed by the generator.        (2)    This form shall contain the following information:            (i)    A manifest document number;            (ii)    The generator’s name, mailing address, telephone number, and EPA identification number;            (iii)    The name and EPA identification number of each transporter;            (iv)    The name, address, and EPA identification number of the facility designated to receive the waste;            (v)    The United States Department of Transportation description of the waste, as required by 49 C.F.R. 172.201, 172.202 and 172.203;            (vi)    The quantity of waste being transported;            (vii)    The number and type of containers; and            (viii)    Any other information considered necessary by the Department.    (c)    Any generator generating greater than 100 kilograms of controlled hazardous substances during 1 calendar month is subject to all applicable rules and regulations adopted under § 7-208(e) of this subtitle with the exceptions that the Secretary considers necessary.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part III - Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council|Section 7-211 - Council Established; Meetings

    (a)    There is a Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council in the Department.    (b)    The Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council shall meet only at the request of the Secretary.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part III - Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council|Section 7-212 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Council consists of 13 members.        (2)    Of the 13 members, 10 shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary as follows:            (i)    1 shall be the pesticides coordinator or the pesticides coordinator’s designee for the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Maryland;            (ii)    1 shall be from the State Department of Agriculture;            (iii)    1 shall be from the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry;            (iv)    1 shall be from the Department of Natural Resources;            (v)    1 shall be the State Fire Marshal or the State Fire Marshal’s designee;            (vi)    1 shall be from an industry that generates hazardous substances;            (vii)    1 shall be from the hazardous substance disposal and management industry;            (viii)    1 shall be from an industry that generates low–level nuclear waste;            (ix)    1 shall be from the low–level nuclear waste management industry; and            (x)    1 shall be an individual who is engaged in the business of resource recovery.        (3)    Of the 13 members, 3 shall be public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    A public member may not be an individual who otherwise qualifies for membership under subsection (a)(2) of this section.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 10 years.        (2)    Except for an ex officio member, the terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on July 1, 1982.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part III - Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council|Section 7-213 - Officers

    From among the public members, the Council shall elect a chairperson.