Annual Registration. Beginning July 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, the PRO approved under Environment Article, §9-2502(a), Annotated Code of Maryland shall file a registration form with the Department and pay an annual registration fee, as outlined within this chapter. Beginning July 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, producers who do not intend to join an approved PRO shall file a registration form with the Department and pay an annual registration fee, as outlined within this chapter. Beginning October 29, 2028 or by a later date identified by the Department, a producer may not sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import for sale or distribution covered materials for use in the State unless they have a Department approved responsibility plan on file with the Department. By July 1, 2028 or by a later date identified by the Department, producers who do not intend to join a PRO must submit their IPPs to the Department.