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Ch. 411 2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(II) IF A NATIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARD IS ESTABLISHED BY
FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION FOR A PRODUCT LISTED IN SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS
SECTION, THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN COMAR 14.26.03.10 DO NOT
APPLY TO THAT PRODUCT.
(III) IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMAR 14.26.03.10, ALL DISPLAY
MODELS OF PRODUCTS SHALL BE DISPLAYED WITH A MARK, LABEL, OR TAG ON THE
PRODUCT.
(i) (1) The Administration may test products listed in subsection (b)(1) of
this section using an accredited testing facility.
(2) If products tested are found not to be in compliance with the
minimum efficiency standards established under subsection (c) of this section, the
Administration shall:
(i) charge the manufacturer of the product for the cost of product
purchase and testing; and
(ii) make information available to the public on products found not
to be in compliance with the standards.
(j) (1) With prior notice and at reasonable and convenient hours, the
Administration may make periodic inspections of distributors or retailers of new
products listed in subsection (b)(1) of this section in order to determine compliance
with the provisions of this section.
(2) The Administration shall coordinate with the Department of Housing
and Community Development regarding inspections, prior to occupancy, of newly
constructed buildings containing new products that are also covered by the Maryland
Building Performance Standards.
(k) (1) The Administration may investigate complaints received concerning
violations of this section and shall report the results of an investigation to the
Attorney General.
(2) The Attorney General may institute proceedings to enforce the
provisions of this section.
(3) A manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of new products listed in
subsection (b)(1) of this section that violates any provision of this section shall be
issued a warning by the Administration for a first violation.
(4) Repeat violators shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than
$250.
(5) Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense and
each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(6) Penalties assessed under this subsection are in addition to costs
assessed under subsection (i)(2)(i) of this section.
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