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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 286

(VI) BUILDINGS (OTHER THAN OFFICE
FACILITIES) WHERE OPEN FLAME DEVICES WOULD READILY IGNITE
FLAMMABLE LIQUID VAPOR, EXPLOSIVES, OR DUST, OR BUILDINGS
OVER 3 STORIES IN HEIGHT.

(2) IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, PORTABLE
KEROSENE HEATERS MAY NOT BE LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO
OBSTRUCT EXITS.

(B) (3) THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
PROHIBIT OR ALLOW THE PROHIBITION OF THE DEMONSTRATION OR
REPAIR OF UNVENTED PORTABLE KEROSENE-FIRED HEATERS IN ANY
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT.

(C) THE MANUFACTURER SHALL AFFIX TO EACH PORTABLE
KEROSENE HEATER, IN A SAFE AND PROMINENT PLACE, A
NONDETACHABLE WARNING LABEL WHICH STATES:

WARNING.

1. THIS UNIT MUST BE USED IN AN AREA WHICH HAS
PROPER VENTILATION. CONSULT OWNER'S MANUAL FOR DETAILS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.

2. USE OF THIS HEATER MAY POSSIBLY BE DANGEROUS
TO PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY OR CIRCULATORY DISORDERS.

3. ONLY "WATER-CLEAR" KEROSENE MEETING l-K
(ASTM) SPECIFICATIONS SHOULD BE USED IN THIS HEATER.

(D) IN BALTIMORE CITY, THIS SECTION DOES NOT AFFECT OR
SUPERCEDE ANY LOCAL LAW OR ORDINANCE WHICH IS MORE STRINGENT
OR IMPOSES A HIGHER STANDARD REGARDING THE USE OR SALE OF
PORTABLE KEROSENE HEATERS.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1982.

Approved May 20, 1982.

CHAPTER 287

(Senate Bill 622)

AN ACT concerning

Charles County - Interest on Funds for County Roads

FOR the purpose of authorizing the County Commissioners of
Charles County to charge interest on county funds