§ 9–2104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-2104 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 21. Plastic Products
§ 9–2104LinkCopy Citation
(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 identifiable from other food or beverage products;
(2)
In a manner that is consistent with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; and
(3)
(i)
With a certification logo indicating the compostable food or beverage product meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification or ASTM D6868 standard specification; or
(ii)
As compostable.
(b)
Subsection (a) of this section has effect only to the extent that the provision does not conflict with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.