Maryland House Bill HB.372 (2010)
Maryland House Bill HB.372 was introduced in January of 2010, as the second attempt to enact a Lead Free requirement to plumbing.
It is similar to HB.357 which was introduced in January of 2009, and later withdrawn in March of that year.
Below you find details on this latest Lead Free plumbing development.
Maryland House Bill HB. 372 (2010)
| Session | 2010 |
| Introduced | 1-28-10 |
| Link | Maryland HB372 |
History
| 01-28-10 | First Reading Economic Matters |
| 1-28-10 | 1st Reading in House - Economic Matters |
| 02-03-10 | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 03-01-10 | Favorable Report by Economic Matters |
| 03-02-10 | Favorable Report Adopted Second Reading Passed |
| 03-04-10 | Third Reading Passed (139-0) |
| 03-05-10 | First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs (Senate) |
| 03-09-10 | Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate) |
| 04-06-10 | Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted (Senate) Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate) |
| 04-07-10 | House Concurs with Senate Amendments Third Reading Passed (139-0 House / 47-0 Senate) Passed Enrolled |
| 04-09-10 | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs (Senate) |
| 04-10-10 | Adopted |
| 4-12-10 | Eligible for presentation to Governor. |
| 4-26-10 | As of this date – date of presentation to Governor is unknown. |
| 5-4-10 | Approved by the Governor. |
Summary
For the purpose of prohibiting certain plumbing materials containing more than a certain amount of lead from being used in the installation or repair of plumbing intended to dispense water for human consumption; prohibiting the sale of certain plumbing materials containing more than a certain amount of lead; requiring the State Board of Plumbing to adopt certain regulations; defining certain terms; providing for a delayed effective date; and generally relating to the lead content of materials used in plumbing. This Act shall take effect January 1, 2012.
§ 12-101 (H-1) “Lead-free” means: (1) Containing not more than 0.2% lead for solder and flux; (2) containing not more than 8% lead by dry weight for pipes and pipe fittings; and (3) containing a percentage of lead for plumbing fittings and fixtures that is in compliance with standards established under 42 U.S.C.A. § 300g–6(e) of The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act; and (4) containing not more than a weighted average lead content of 0.25% for the wetted surfaces of a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or fixture intended to dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking.
Maryland House Bill HB. 357 (2009 - WITHDRAWN)
| Session | 2009 |
| Introduced | 1-30-09 |
| Link | Maryland HB357 |
History
| 01-30-09 | First Reading Economic Matters in House |
| 02-04-09 | Hearing 2-17-09 at 1:00 p.m. in House |
| 03-17-09 | Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters Committee House Bill No. H.B. 357 is withdrawn. |
Summary
Prohibits the use of specified plumbing materials containing more than a specified amount of lead [see definition of “Lead-free” below] from being used in the installation or repair of plumbing intended to dispense water for human consumption; prohibits the sale of specified plumbing materials containing more than a specified amount of lead [see definition of “Lead-free” below]; requires the State Board of Plumbing to adopt regulations; and provides that the Act shall take effect on January 1, 2011.
This Bill affects the following Maryland Statutes: Business Occupations and Professions (12-101, 12-205, 12-605, 12-605.1, 12-605.2).
§ 12-101 (H-1) “Lead-free” means: (1) Containing not more than 0.2% lead for solder and flux; (2) except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, containing not more than (I) 4% by dry weight for plumbing fittings and fixtures; or (II) 8% lead by dry weight for pipes and pipe fittings; and (3) containing not more than a weighted average lead content of 0.25% for the wetted surfaces of a pipe, pipe fitting, plumbing fitting, or fixture intended to dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking.
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