Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
COMMERCIAL LAW |
TITLE 13. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT |
SUBTITLE 3. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES |
§ 13-309. Electrical extension cords
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(a) Designation of maximum number of amperes required. -- An electrical extension cord which conducts electrical current in commercial or household use shall be labeled to designate the maximum number of amperes it may safely conduct.
(b) Penalty. -- Any manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer who sells or causes to be sold an electrical extension cord without a label as required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 50 for each sale.