# Environment (GEN)

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

### Subtitle 22. Expanded Polystyrene

#### Section 9-2204

(a) The Department shall conduct a public education and outreach campaign before and during the implementation of this subtitle.

(b) The public education and outreach campaign required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

  (1) Contact with food service businesses, in consultation with  relevant units of county government and relevant trade organizations;

  (2) Contact with schools, in consultation with the Maryland State Department of Education;

  (3) Distribution of information through State Internet and web-based resources; and

  (4) News releases and news events.

(c) The Department shall conduct a public education and outreach antilittering campaign.

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