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Ch. 568
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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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[(h)] (K) (1) Manufacturers of new products listed in subsection (b)(1) of
this section shall identify each product offered through retailers 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 or
packaging at the time of sale or installation.
(2) (i) The Administration shall adopt regulations governing the
identification of such products or 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.
(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)] (L) (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)] SUBSECTIONS (C)
AND (D) 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)] (M) (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)] (N) (1) The Administration may investigate complaints received
concerning violations of this section and shall report the results of an investigation to
the Attorney General.
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