Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 11 - MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Chapter 10.11.07 - Prohibition of Sale of Baby Bumper Pads
Section 10.11.07.02 - General Provisions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.11.07.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Baby bumper pads are hereby declared to be a hazardous material and may not be shipped or sold to a purchaser in Maryland beginning June 21, 2013.

B. ASTM Standards.

(1) After notification that ASTM has adopted a new voluntary standard for baby bumper pads, the Secretary may provide an opportunity for public comment on whether the new ASTM Standards should replace the prohibition contained in §A of this regulation.

(2) Within 60 days after the close of public comment, the Secretary may issue an order permitting the sale of baby bumper pads that comply with the new ASTM Standards if the Secretary determines that such bumper pads are not a danger to the public health and safety.

C. The Secretary may issue an order suspending this chapter for covered baby bumper pads if the Consumer Product Safety Commission affirmatively finds that the benefits of certain baby bumper pads exceed the risks.

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