Section 9-1904 – Conditional Exemption
(a) A manufacturer or distributor of a package or packaging component may submit to the Department an application for a conditional exemption from the provisions of this subtitle. (b) On the written application of a manufacturer or distributor, the Department may grant a conditional exemption if the Department finds that: (1) In order to comply with a health […]
Section 9-2205 – Waiver From Application of 9-2203(b) of This Subtitle
The Department may grant to a food service business or school a waiver from the application of § 9–2203(b) of this subtitle for a period of up to 1 year if the Department determines that achieving compliance under this subtitle would present an undue hardship or a practical difficulty not generally applicable to other food […]
Section 9-1905 – Enforcement
(a) To enforce the provisions of this subtitle, the Department may: (1) Notify a manufacturer that there are grounds for suspecting that a package or packaging component produced by the manufacturer may not be in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle; and (2) Request the manufacturer to certify that the package or packaging component is in compliance. […]
Section 9-2206 – Enforcement; Penalty; Written Notice; Notification of Violation
(a) A unit of county government shall enforce § 9–2203 of this subtitle. (b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a county may impose a penalty not exceeding $250 on: (1) A person who violates § 9–2203(a) of this subtitle; or (2) A food service business that violates § 9–2203(b) of this subtitle. (c) A penalty may not be […]
Section 9-1906 – Penalties
(a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, shall be liable to the State for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding a total of $10,000 for any action. (2) Each package […]
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 […]