Maryland Environment Section 6-1103

      (a)      Unless granted an exemption by the Department, rechargeable batteries contained in products designed for use by consumers and manufactured after December 31, 1993 shall be easily removed.

      (b)      Upon application, the Department may exempt from the requirements of this section a rechargeable battery contained in a product designed for use by consumers upon a finding that:

            (1)      For reasons such as health or safety cannot be redesigned; and

            (2)      The product is covered by a unit management program.