§ 22-404. Carcinogenic chemicals  


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  •    (a) Investigation of fire retardants. -- The Department shall determine whether any chemical used as a fire retardant in a product is a known carcinogen.

    (b) Public notice. -- If the Department determines that a chemical is a known carcinogen, the Department shall:

       (1) Inform the public of this determination; and

       (2) Give the public any directions that could reduce the danger from the chemical.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 895; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1988, ch. 6, § 1.