H.B. 747

VETOES

(2) THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ADOPT REGULATIONS GOVERNING
THE CERTIFICATION OF NEW PRODUCTS AND MAY COORDINATE WITH THE
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS OF OTHER STATES WITH SIMILAR STANDARDS.

(H) (1) MANUFACTURERS OF NEW PRODUCTS LISTED IN SUBSECTION (B)(1)
OF THIS SECTION SHALL IDENTIFY EACH PRODUCT OFFERED FOR SALE OR
INSTALLATION IN THE STATE AS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM EFFICIENCY
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION (C) OF THIS SECTION BY MEANS OF A
MARK, LABEL, OR TAG ON THE PRODUCT AND PACKAGING AT THE TIME OF SALE OR
INSTALLATION.

(2) THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ADOPT REGULATIONS GOVERNING
THE IDENTIFICATION OF SUCH PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING WHICH SHALL BE
COORDINATED TO THE GREATEST PRACTICAL EXTENT WITH THE LABELING
PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER STATES AND FEDERAL AGENCIES WITH
EQUIVALENT EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.

(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 BUILDING SITES 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.

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