Ch. 225

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1)     On or before December 31, 1993, a copy of its duly adopted local fire
code; and

(2)     Within 15 days of its effective date, any amendment to the local fire
code.

(D)    A LOCAL JURISDICTION SHALL FURNISH TO THE DEPARTMENT:

(1)     ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1997, A COPY OF ITS DULY ADOPTED
LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE 38A,
§§ 59 AND 60 OF THE CODE; AND

(2)     WITHIN 15 DAYS OF ITS EFFECTIVE DATE, ANY ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE 38A, §§ 59 AND
60 OF THE CODE.

(E)     A LOCAL JURISDICTION SHALL FURNISH TO THE DEPARTMENT:

(1)     ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1997, A COPY OF ITS DULY ADOPTED
LOCAL CODE PROVISIONS THAT ARE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE ENERGY CODE
REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE 78, § 54J OF THE CODE; AND

(2)     WITHIN 15 DAYS OF ITS EFFECTIVE DATE, ANY ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENT TO LOCAL CODE PROVISIONS THAT IS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE
ENERGY CODE REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE 78, § 54J OF THE CODE.

6-406.

(a)     This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of the
State Board of Plumbing to adopt and enforce the State Plumbing Code under Title 12 of
the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(b)     This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of the
State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors to
adopt and enforce the State Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Code under Title 9A of the Business Regulation Article.

(c)     This subtitle may not be construed to alter or abrogate the authority of the
Commissioner of Labor and Industry to adopt and enforce standards under Article 89, §
49B of the Code.

(D) THIS SUBTITLE MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ALTER OR ABROGATE THE
AUTHORITY OF:

(1)     THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION TO ENFORCE THE
ELECTRICAL CODE UNDER ARTICLE 38A, §§ 59 AND 60 OF THE CODE; OR

(2)     THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ENFORCE THE ENERGY CODE
REQUIRED UNDER ARTICLE 78, § 54J OF THE CODE

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1996.

Approved April 30, 1996.

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