Maryland § 12-309
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-309, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-309.
(a) Industrialized buildings certified by the Department for sale in the State shall bear the insignia provided by the Department.
(b) An industrialized building that bears an insignia provided by the Department is acceptable in all localities of the State:
(1) to comply with the requirements of this subtitle; and
(2) to meet the requirements of safety to life, health, and property required by a law or ordinance of a local governing body of the State without further investigation or inspection by the local governing body if the industrialized building is erected or installed in accordance with the conditions of the certification.
(c) (1) An industrialized building that was manufactured on or before June 30, 1977, and is not required to bear the insignia provided by the Department:
(i) may be lawfully sold or installed; and
(ii) is subject to regulation by the local governing body of the jurisdiction where the industrialized building will be installed.
(2) If an industrialized building that is not required to bear the insignia provided by the Department is offered for sale, the seller or manufacturer shall specifically advise the prospective purchaser that the building has not been certified by the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-309
What does Maryland Code § 12-309 cover?
Section 12-309 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 § 12-309?
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