Md. Code, Health - General § 22-404

This is the official text of Md. Code, Health - General § 22-404, part of Maryland’s Code, Health - General — covers public health regulation.

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§22–404.

Official statutory text

(a) The Department shall determine whether any chemical used as a fire retardant in a product is a known carcinogen.

(b) If the Department determines that a chemical is a known carcinogen, the Department shall:

(1) Inform the public of this determination; and

(2) Give the public any directions that could reduce the danger from the chemical.

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