{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-environment-9-2104","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Environment § 9–2104","heading":"","body":"(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:\n(1) In a manner that is readily and easily identifiable from other food or beverage products;\n(2) In a manner that is consistent with the federal Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; and\n(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\n(ii) As compostable.\n(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.","path":["Article - Environment"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gen\u0026section=9-2104","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:58Z","sha256":"cb26f85ba128d385d7c58847185eed9be845f0aaf1dfe23d9f83fedcc9f32fb2","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-environment-9-2103","next":"us-md/md.-code-environment-9-2105"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}