Maryland § 14-402
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-402.
(a) In this section, “recycled paper” means a paper product at least 80% of the total weight of which consists of the product of a manufacturing process that:
(1) has converted a raw material into a valuable commodity; and
(2) includes a total gross content of post consumer waste of at least 80%.
(b) To the extent practicable, in procuring paper or paper products under Title 4, Subtitle 3, Part II of this article, the Secretary of General Services shall buy or approve for purchase only supplies that are produced from recycled paper.
(c) Of the total volume of paper that the Secretary of General Services buys, at least 90% shall be recycled paper.
(d) If recycled paper that meets the definition set forth in subsection (a) of this section is unavailable, then for purposes of complying with the requirements of this section, the Department of General Services may purchase recycled paper products that at a minimum conform to the definitions set forth in the Environmental Protection Agency guideline for federal procurement of paper and paper products containing recovered materials (40 C.F.R., Part 247).
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-402
What does Maryland Code § 14-402 cover?
Section 14-402 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 14-402?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-402" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 14-402 apply to my situation?
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