Maryland § 22-303
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-303.
(a) (1) Any rule or regulation adopted by the federal government under the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act automatically is adopted as a rule or regulation of this State.
(2) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to set standards for labeling and child resistant packaging of any household substance, if the Secretary finds that:
(i) The potential hazard to children from access to the household substance requires child resistant packaging to protect children from serious personal injury or serious illness as the result of handling, using, or ingesting the household substance; and
(ii) Child resistant packaging of the household substance is technically feasible, practicable, and appropriate.
(b) So far as practicable, the Secretary may conform any rule or regulation adopted under this section to the rules and regulations adopted under the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
(c) If, under rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle, a dangerous household substance is required to meet child resistant packaging standards, the Secretary, by rule or regulation, also may prohibit its being packaged in a manner that the Secretary finds is unnecessarily attractive to children.
(d) The standards set under this subtitle for child resistant packaging of a dangerous household substance may not require specific:
(1) Packaging designs;
(2) Product content;
(3) Package quantity; or
(4) Except as provided in § 22-310 of this subtitle, labeling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-303
What does Maryland Code § 22-303 cover?
Section 22-303 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 22-303?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 22-303" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 22-303 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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