(a) Unless granted an exemption by the Department, rechargeable batteries contained in products designed for use by consumers and manufactured after December 31, 1993 shall be easily removed.
(b) Upon application, the Department may exempt from the requirements of this section a rechargeable battery contained in a product designed for use by consumers upon a finding that:
(1) For reasons such as health or safety cannot be redesigned; and
(2) The product is covered by a unit management program.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 11 - Rechargeable Batteries
Section 6-1102 - Unit Management Program
Section 6-1103 - Removal; Exemption
Section 6-1104 - Unit Information
Section 6-1105 - Generic Notice Placard
Section 6-1106 - Disposal of Unit
Section 6-1107 - Unit Management Program
Section 6-1110 - Collection and Return of Spent Units by Institutional User
Section 6-1111 - Duties of Responsible Entities
Section 6-1113 - Immunization From Liability for Cooperative Activities