Maryland § 9-2103

§ 9-2103.

    (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.

    (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.

    (c)    A compostable plastic bag sold or distributed in the State may not be labeled as recyclable.

    (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.