(a) The Department shall adopt regulations identifying biodegradable guidelines that are acceptable for use by a wastewater treatment plant.
(b) The Department shall periodically review the biodegradable guidelines to ensure that the most scientifically effective methods are being utilized to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable, the entrance of synthetic plastic microbeads in the natural aquatic environment of the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 20 - Personal Care Products
Section 9-2002 - Manufacture or Sale of Products Containing Synthetic Plastic Microbeads Prohibited
Section 9-2003 - Biodegradable Guidelines -- Regulations; Periodic Review