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Baltimore City - Civil Actions - Liability of Toxic Substance Manufacturers

Sponsor: Senator CarterCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. (as of Sep 19, 2019)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing that the Act applies only to an action against a manufacturer of a toxic substance for damages allegedly caused by the presence of paint or surface coatings containing the toxic substance in a residential building located in Baltimore City; defining 'toxic substance' as a component used in paint or other surface coatings, including lead pigment, that is harmful to human health and the environment; providing that the Act does not apply to certain actions for certain damages arising from personal injury or death; etc.

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