Maryland Public Safety Section 9-105

      (a)      A person may sell or install a smoke detection system or specialized smoke detectors for the deaf and hearing impaired only in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Code.

      (b)      (1)      Each manufacturer commercially selling or offering for sale smoke detection systems in the State shall obtain approval of each model of smoke detector from the State Fire Marshal.

            (2)      An application for approval of each model of smoke detector shall be:

                  (i)      submitted in the manner required by the State Fire Marshal; and

                  (ii)      accompanied by a fee of $25.