Maryland Transportation Section 22-410

      (a)      In this section, "air conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool the driver's or passenger compartment of any motor vehicle.

      (b)      Air conditioning equipment shall be manufactured with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the public and may not contain any refrigerant that is toxic to persons or is flammable.

      (c)      Air conditioning equipment shall be installed with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the public and may not contain any refrigerant that is toxic to persons or is flammable.

      (d)      Air conditioning equipment shall be maintained with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the public and may not contain any refrigerant that is toxic to persons or is flammable.

      (e)      The Administrator may adopt and enforce safety requirements, regulations, and specifications for air conditioning equipment consistent with the requirements of this section.

      (f)      A person may not have for sale, offer for sale, sell, or equip any motor vehicle with any air conditioning equipment unless it complies with the requirements of this section.

      (g)      A person may not drive on any highway any motor vehicle equipped with any air conditioning equipment unless the equipment complies with the requirements of this section.