Maryland § 6-1301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-1301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-1301.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Child” means an individual who is under the age of 13 years.
(c) (1) “Children’s product” means a product designed or intended primarily for a child as specified in federal law.
(2) “Children’s product” does not include:
(i) Food as defined in § 21–101 of the Health – General Article; or
(ii) Any component part of a children’s product that is not accessible to a child through normal and reasonably foreseeable use and abuse of the product as specified in federal law.
(d) “Federal law” means the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 and regulations adopted under the Act.
(e) “Lead–containing product” means a product in which any part, component, or coating of the product contains lead or lead compounds greater than the lesser of:
(1) 0.06% by weight of the total weight of the part, component, or coating; or
(2) The standard established under federal law regarding the permissible level of lead in children’s products.
(f) “Manufacturer” means a person that is the brand owner of a product.
(g) “Product” includes:
(1) Accessories and jewelry;
(2) Clothing;
(3) Decorative objects;
(4) Furniture;
(5) Lunch boxes and eating utensils;
(6) Toys; and
(7) Any other item specified by the Department in regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-1301
What does Maryland Code § 6-1301 cover?
Section 6-1301 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 § 6-1301?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 6-1301" (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?
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How does Maryland § 6-1301 apply to my situation?
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