1. (a) This title does not apply to an automated purchasing machine that is used exclusively for collecting recyclable materials in accordance with a recycling program approved by the Department of the Environment.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title:

      1. (i) preempts the right of a county or municipality to regulate automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines; and
      2. (ii) supersedes any existing law of a county or municipality that regulates automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines.

   2. (2) This title does not limit the power of a county or municipality to:

      1. (i) license automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines; or
      2. (ii) prohibit the installation or operation of automated purchasing machines within the county or municipality.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 161, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.