1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Manufacturer” means a person that:

      1. (a) Produces a product;
      2. (b) For a multicomponent product, produces or assembles the final product; or
      3. (c) Serves as an importer or domestic distributor of a product produced outside of the United States.
   2. (2) “Marketer” means a person who manufactures, assembles, sells, distributes, affixes a brand name or private label to, or licenses the use of a brand name on a fever thermometer containing mercury.

   3. (3) “Mercury-added product” means any of the following products if containing elemental mercury or a mercury compound that has been added to the product for any reason:

      1. (a) Dyes or pigments;
      2. (b) Electric switches;
      3. (c) Fluorescent lamps; and
      4. (d) Thermostats.
   4. (4) “Motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-135, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Environmental Article, §§6-905, 6-905.1, and 6-905.3, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 1, 2007 (33:26 Md. R. 1999)