Maryland § 6-904

§ 6-904.

    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.