Section 6-1301 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-1301. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Child.- "Child" means an individual who is under the age of 13 years. 

(c)  Children's product.-  

(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.- "Federal law" means the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 and regulations adopted under the Act. 

(e)  Lead-containing product.- "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.- "Manufacturer" means a person that is the brand owner of a product. 

(g)  Product.- "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. 
 

[2008, ch. 483; 2009, ch. 129.]