# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 11B. Maryland Homeowners Association Act

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 11B-111.9

(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.

  (4) "Local jurisdiction" means the county or municipality where the homeowners association is located.

(b) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a homeowners association may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict a lot owner from:

  (1) Composting organic waste materials for the lot owner's personal or household use, provided that the lot owner:

    (i) Owns or has the right to exclusive use of the area where the composting is conducted; and

    (ii) Observes all laws, ordinances, and regulations of the State and local jurisdiction that pertain to composting; or

  (2) Contracting with a private entity to collect organic waste materials from the lot 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 homeowners association that unreasonably impedes the ability of a private entity to access the common elements for the purpose of collecting organic waste materials from a lot owner shall be interpreted as a restriction on the lot owner's right to contract for private composting services under subsection (b)(2) of this section.

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