§196-84  Scope.  (a)  Minimum efficiency standards are established under this part for the following products, if standards for these products are not preempted by federal law:

     (1)  Computers and computer monitors;

     (2)  Faucets;

     (3)  High color rendering index fluorescent lamps;

     (4)  Portable electric spas;

     (5)  Residential ventilating fans;

     (6)  Showerheads;

     (7)  Spray sprinkler bodies;

     (8)  Toilets;

     (9)  Urinals; and

    (10)  Water coolers.

     (b)  This section shall apply to the sale and offering for sale, lease, or rent of appliances under subsection (a) in the State.

     (c)  This section shall not apply to:

     (1)  New products manufactured in the State and sold outside the State;

     (2)  New products manufactured outside the State and sold at wholesale inside the State for final retail sale and installation outside the State;

     (3)  Products installed in mobile manufactured homes at the time of construction; or

     (4)  Products designed expressly for installation and use in recreational vehicles.

     If any standard established under this part is subsequently preempted by federal law, all other state appliance efficiency standards not preempted shall remain in effect. [L 2019, c 141, pt of §2; am L 2023, c 224, §4]