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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 390

in this State as to the prohibition of affected pilot
lights, and shall direct the manufacturers of the devices
available to comply with this section.

(d)   (1) A new residential type gas appliance that
is equipped with a pilot light may not be sold or installed
in this State after an alternative means has been certified
by the Commission.

(2) This subsection is operative 24 months after
an intermittent ignition device has been demonstrated and
certified by the Commission as an alternative means.

(e)   (1) The Commission shall create a seal of
certification and shall distribute the seal to every
manufacturer of gas appliances doing business in this State.

(2) The seal shall be affixed to every new gas
appliance equipped with an intermittent ignition device sold
in this State.

(f)   (1) A person may not distribute, sell, or
install in this State any new gas appliance which does not
carry the proper seal of certification from the Commission.

(2) This subsection is effective 24 months after
an intermittent ignition device has been certified by the
Commission.

(g)  To carry out the provisions of this section, in
addition to powers granted elsewhere in this article, the
Commission may:

(1)  Designate affected industry and consumer
representatives to assist the Commission in developing
specifications for certification of intermittent ignition
devices;

(2)  Issue a seal of certification to be attached
to new residential type gas appliances equipped with an
intermittent ignition device which meets the specifications
of the Commission;

(3)  Make periodic inspections of manufacturers
and distributors of gas appliances, retail outlets, and
contractors or builders at building sites to ensure
compliance with this section; and

(4)  Bring an action for an injunction pursuant
to § 99 of this article to prevent violations of this
section.

(h) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of
this section is subject to the criminal penalties of § 101
of this article.]