§ 6-1702

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Dampness” means abnormal moisture in the interior of a facility, including:

(i) Excessive humidity levels;

(ii) Lingering condensation;

(iii) Leaks;

(iv) Water damage; and

(v) Musty or moldy odors.

(3) (i) “Mold” means a form of multicellular fungi that lives:

1. On plant or animal matter; or

2. In an indoor environment.

(ii) “Mold” includes:

1. Alternaria;

2. Aspergillus;

3. Cladosporium;

4. Fusarium;

5. Memnoniella;

6. Mucor;

7. Penicillium;

8. Stachybotrys chartarum; and

9. Trichoderma.

(4) “Mold remediation” means:

(i) Removing, cleaning, sanitizing, demolishing, or any other treatment performed to address a mold hazard, mold, or dampness; or

(ii) Abatement of the underlying cause of a mold hazard, mold, or dampness.

(b) The Department, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Maryland Department of Labor, and the Department of General Services, shall develop and update as necessary:

(1) A centralized website providing information about mold remediation and dampness; and

(2) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, an informational pamphlet on mold that includes:

(i) Resources in the State relating to mold; and

(ii) How tenants can control mold growth in their unit.

(c) Instead of developing a pamphlet under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Department may use the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home” pamphlet.