ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 83B, §§ 6-305 and 6-306.

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the phrase "that is less stringent than
those in effect under this subtitle" is added for clarity. Subsection (b)(2) of
this section authorizes the adoption of more stringent requirements and
regulations by political subdivisions of the State.

Also in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the reference to "safety glazing" is
substituted for the former reference to "the subject matter hereof" for
specificity. The subject matter of this subtitle is safety glazing.

Also in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the former reference to a "local"
ordinance is deleted as included in the reference to a "county or municipal"
ordinance.

Also in subsection (b)(1) of this section, the former phrase "or parts
thereof", which related to a county or municipal ordinance, is deleted as
surplusage.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Hazardous location" § 12-401
"Person" § 1-101
"Safety glazing material" § 12-401

12-403. ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY GLAZING
MATERIAL.

AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING AS REQUIRED UNDER TITLE 10, SUBTITLE 1 OF
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE DEPARTMENT MAY ADOPT ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 83B, § 6-301(b), as it related to further
requirements adopted by the Department of Housing and Community
Development.

Defined terms: "Department" § 12-401
"Safety glazing material" § 12-401

12-404. DETERMINATION OF HAZARDOUS LOCATION.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING AS REQUIRED UNDER TITLE 10, SUBTITLE 1 OF
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE DEPARTMENT MAY DETERMINE WHETHER A
LOCATION IS A HAZARDOUS LOCATION.

(B)     EXCEPTION.

AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING, THE DEPARTMENT MAY EXCEPT FROM SAFETY
GLAZING REQUIREMENTS A PANEL IN A HAZARDOUS LOCATION IF THE PANEL:

(1) IS LESS THAN 200 SQUARE INCHES; AND

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