# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 11. Maryland Condominium Act

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 11-111.5

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Composting" means the controlled aerobic biological decomposition of organic waste material.

  (3) "Composting facility" has the meaning stated in Sec. 9-1701 of the Environment Article.

(b) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict a unit owner from contracting with a private entity to collect organic waste materials from the unit owner for composting at a composting facility.

(c) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium that unreasonably impedes the ability of a private entity to access the common elements for the purpose of collecting organic waste materials from a unit owner shall be interpreted as a restriction on the unit owner's right to contract for private composting services under subsection (b) of this section.

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