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§ 9-2103. Labeling of compostable plastic bags

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 21. Plastic Products (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Environment, § 9-2103
§ 9-2103. Labeling of compostable plastic bags
Currentness
Labeling requirements
(a) Subject to § 9-2102(b) of this subtitle and subsection (b) of this section, on and after October 1, 2018, a person that distributes or sells a compostable plastic bag intended for sale or distribution by a retailer in the State shall ensure that the compostable plastic bag is:
(1) Labeled in a manner that is readily and easily identifiable from other plastic bags;
(2) Labeled in a manner that is consistent with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims;
(3) Labeled with a certification logo indicating the bag meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification; and
(4)(i) A uniform color of green and labeled with the word “COMPOSTABLE” in at least a 1 inch font on one side of the bag;
(ii) Labeled in green writing with the word “COMPOSTABLE” in at least a 1 inch font on both sides of the bag; or
(iii) Labeled with the word “COMPOSTABLE” in at least a one-half inch font on both sides of the bag within a green color band that:
1. Contrasts with the compostable bag's background color; and
2. Is at least 1 inch in height.
Bags smaller than 14 inches by 14 inches
(b) If a compostable plastic bag is smaller than 14 inches by 14 inches, the compostable bag may be labeled in a manner that is in proportion to the size of the bag.
Label as recyclable
(c) A compostable plastic bag sold or distributed in the State may not be labeled as recyclable.
Construction with federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
(d) A provision of this section has effect only to the extent that the provision does not conflict with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

Credits

Added by Acts 2017, c. 374, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-2103, MD ENVIR § 9-2103
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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