06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 889, § 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 096-889-1 - Applicability
A. This chapter applies to manufacturers or distributors of certain children's products that are for sale in the State of Maine and contain intentionally added amounts of decabromodiphenyl ether (deca BDE) and/or hexabromocylododecane (HBCD), which are used in the non-polymeric, additive form.
B.Exemptions
(1)Used products. This chapter does not apply to Regulated Flame Retardants in used products.
(2)Food and beverage packaging. A container or packaging for a food or beverage product is exempt from the requirements of this chapter, unless that product is intentionally marketed or intended for use by children under two years of age.
(3)Transportation. The requirements of this chapter do not apply to motor vehicles as defined in 29-A M.R.S. §101(42) or watercraft as defined in 12 M.R.S. §13001(28) or their component parts, except that the use of Regulated Flame Retardants in detachable car seats is not exempt.

06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 889, § 1