Before a buyer signs a contract for the purchase of a covered building, the building owner selling the covered building shall:

1. A. Disclose to the prospective buyer that the building is subject to requirements under this subtitle;

2. B. Transfer the following records to the prospective buyer:

   1. (1) A copy of the complete benchmarking record from the benchmarking tool;
   2. (2) Documentation of data verification;
   3. (3) Documentation of any alternative compliance fee made to the Department; and
   4. (4) Any other records relevant to maintain compliance under this subtitle; and

3. C. Provide to the prospective buyer the following information:

   1. (1) Baseline performance; and
   2. (2) Interim and final performance standards.

Authority: Environment Article, §§1-404, 2-301, 2-302, 2-1205, 2-1602, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 23, 2024 (51:25 Md. R. 1142)

Regulation .02E adopted effective March 30, 2026 (53:6 Md. R. 292)