(a) In this section, “preference” includes:
(1) a percentage price preference; and
(2) any other provision that favors products or equipment that are mercury free or that contain the least amount of mercury necessary to meet product or equipment performance standards over other products.
(b) Beginning October 1, 2003, all State agencies shall give preference to products and equipment that are mercury free or contain the least amount of mercury necessary to meet product or equipment performance standards.
(c) This section does not apply to a contract or procurement agreement in effect on October 1, 2001.
(d) The Board may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - General Procurement Law
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Purchasing Preferences
Section 14-401 - Reciprocal Preference for Resident Bidders
Section 14-401.1 - Reciprocal Preference for Resident Firms
Section 14-402 - Paper Procurement by Department of General Services
Section 14-403 - Low Noise Supplies
Section 14-404 - Coal in Heating Systems
Section 14-405 - Percentage Price Preference for Environmentally Preferable Products or Services
Section 14-406 - Preference for Mercury Free Products and Equipment
Section 14-407 - Percentage Price Preference for Locally Grown Foods
Section 14-408 - State Fleet Biodiesel Fuel or Other Approved Biofuel Usage
Section 14-409 - Use of Compost in Public Lands of the State
Section 14-410 - Maryland Green Purchasing Committee
Section 14-411 - Employee Uniforms and Equipment -- Place of Manufacture
Section 14-412 - Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Fixtures in State Buildings
Section 14-413 - Disclosure of Conflict Minerals Originated in Democratic Republic of Congo Required
Section 14-414 - Purchasing Electronic Products
Section 14-415 - Recycling Electronic Products