2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 357

File Code: Environment
Sponsored By:
Delegate Barnes
Entitled:
Business Occupations and Professions - Plumbers - Lead-Free Materials

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the use of specified plumbing materials containing more than a specified amount of lead from being used in the installation or repair of plumbing intended to dispense water for human consumption; prohibiting the sale of specified plumbing materials containing more than a specified amount of lead; requiring the State Board of Plumbing to adopt regulations; and providing that the Act shall take effect on January 1, 2011.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/30
First Reading Economic Matters
2/4
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Codes -see also- Annotated Code of Md; Building Codes
Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc
Committees and Commissions -see also- Political Committees
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn.
Labeling
Plumbing
Rules and Regulations
Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Business Occupations and Professions
( 12-101 , 12-205 , 12-605 , 12-605.1 , 12-605.2 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered