# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 21. Plastic Products

#### Section 9-2104

(a) Subject to Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)