(a) Unless the Commission takes precautions to make a composting facility free of offensive off–site odors, the Commission may not construct the facility in an area that has more than 100 homes that are located within 5 miles of the facility.
(b) The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide standards for the construction and operation of a composting facility that is free of offensive off–site odors.
(c) If the Commission does not control and eliminate any offensive off–site odor that is caused by a composting facility that is constructed after July 1, 1986, the Commission shall close the facility within 4 months after the date the offensive off–site odor is emitted from the facility.
(d) If a composting facility is closed for failure to meet any standards adopted by the Commission under this section, Montgomery County shall select an alternative method or location for the disposition of sludge located at the closed facility.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 17-401 - Audit; Financial Statement; Public Information
Section 17-402 - Discrimination Prohibited
Section 17-402.1 - Nondiscrimination Provision in Contracts
Section 17-403 - Regulations -- Generally
Section 17-404 - Regulations -- Gas Fixtures, Devices, and Connections
Section 17-405 - Regulations -- Publicly Owned Watershed Property
Section 17-406 - Additional Regulations
Section 17-407 - Payment for Property Damage Caused by Sanitary Sewer Backup or Water Main Break