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§ 6-904. Legislative findings

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: January 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Mercury
Part II. Mercury and Products that Contain Mercury
Effective: January 1, 2018
MD Code, Environment, § 6-904
§ 6-904. Legislative findings
Currentness
<Section effective January 1, 2018. See, also, section effective through December 31, 2017.>
The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Mercury is a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment;
(2) Consumption of mercury-contaminated fish poses a significant health threat;
(3) Combustion of municipal and other solid waste is a source of mercury pollution;
(4) Both industry and government are working to reduce the content of mercury in products and to control the release of mercury into the environment;
(5) Accidental mercury spills, breakages, and releases have occurred at schools in the United States, exposing students, teachers, and administrators to mercury emissions; and
(6) Removal of mercury and mercury-containing products from the waste stream prior to combustion or disposal is an effective way to reduce mercury pollution.

Credits

Added by Acts 2001, c. 639, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 60, § 5, eff. April 14, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 713, § 1, eff. July 1, 2009.
MD Code, Environment, § 6-904, MD ENVIR § 6-904
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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