Section 9-2207 – Regulations
The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
Section 9-1907 – Regulations
The Department may adopt regulations to administer the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 9-2301 – Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere — Penalty for Violation — Enforcement by Department
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Balloon” means a nonporous bag of tough and light material, generally latex or Mylar, whether filled or unfilled. (3) “Mass balloon release” means an event where a person or persons knowingly and intentionally release or cause to be released 10 or more balloons into the atmosphere. […]
Section 9-2001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Biodegradable” means capable of decomposing: (1) In a marine environment; and (2) In wastewater treatment plant processes in accordance with relevant established guidelines identified by the Department, such as: (i) ASTM International; (ii) Organisation for Economic Co–operation and Development; (iii) International Organization for Standardization; or (iv) Other comparable organizations or authorities. […]
Section 9-2002 – Manufacture or Sale of Products Containing Synthetic Plastic Microbeads Prohibited
(a) (1) This subsection does not apply to over–the–counter drugs. (2) On or after December 31, 2017, a person may not manufacture for sale a personal care product that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. (3) On or after December 31, 2018, a person may not accept for sale a personal care product that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. (b) (1) On or after […]
Section 9-2003 – Biodegradable Guidelines — Regulations; Periodic Review
(a) The Department shall adopt regulations identifying biodegradable guidelines that are acceptable for use by a wastewater treatment plant. (b) The Department shall periodically review the biodegradable guidelines to ensure that the most scientifically effective methods are being utilized to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable, the entrance of synthetic plastic microbeads in the natural aquatic environment […]
Section 9-2101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “ASTM D6400 standard specification” means the standard specification for labeling of plastics designed to be aerobically composted in municipal or industrial facilities set by the American Society for Testing and Materials. (c) “ASTM D6868 standard specification” means the standard specification for labeling of end items that […]
Section 9-2102 – Standards for Biodegradable Plastic Products
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on or after October 1, 2018, a person may not sell in the State a plastic product that is labeled as biodegradable, degradable, decomposable, or with any other term to imply that the product will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or any […]
Section 9-2103 – Plastic Bags
(a) Subject to § 9–2102(b) of this subtitle and subsection (b) of this section, on and after October 1, 2018, a person that distributes or sells a compostable plastic bag intended for sale or distribution by a retailer in the State shall ensure that the compostable plastic bag is: (1) Labeled in a manner that is readily […]
Section 9-2104 – Food or Beverage Products
(a) Subject to § 9–2102(b) of this subtitle, on and after October 1, 2018, a person that distributes or sells a compostable food or beverage product intended for sale or distribution by a retailer in the State shall ensure that the compostable food or beverage product is labeled: (1) In a manner that is readily and easily […]