Md. Code, Environment § 9-2104
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 9-2104, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§9–2104.
Official statutory text
(a) Subject to § 9–2102(b) of this subtitle, on and after October 1, 2018, a person that distributes or sells a compostable food or beverage product intended for sale or distribution by a retailer in the State shall ensure that the compostable food or beverage product is labeled:
(1) In a manner that is readily and easily identifiable from other food or beverage products;
(2) In a manner that is consistent with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; and
(3) (i) With a certification logo indicating the compostable food or beverage product meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification or ASTM D6868 standard specification; or
(ii) As compostable.
(b) Subsection (a) 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.
(1) In a manner that is readily and easily identifiable from other food or beverage products;
(2) In a manner that is consistent with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; and
(3) (i) With a certification logo indicating the compostable food or beverage product meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification or ASTM D6868 standard specification; or
(ii) As compostable.
(b) Subsection (a) 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.
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