1. A. A manufacturer or facility operator shall immediately notify the Commission of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission.

2. B. A manufacturer shall:

   1. (1) Confirm in writing any notice given to the Commission verbally pursuant to §A of this regulation; and
   2. (2) If required by the Commission, notify a facility operator of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, a system, or software installed in its facility.
3. C. A facility operator shall immediately notify the Commission of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in equipment, system, or software required to be tested, certified, and approved by the Commission.
4. D. A facility operator shall confirm in writing any notice given to the Commission verbally pursuant to §C of this regulation.

Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§ 12-301. 1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01— .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)

Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)