1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section, “recycling facility” means a facility that provides recycling services.

   2. (2) “Recycling facility” does not include:

      1. (i) A composting facility;
      2. (ii) A facility that requires a natural wood waste recycling facility permit in accordance with this subtitle;
      3. (iii) A facility that requires a sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title; or
      4. (iv) A facility that serves as a drop-off and collection point for residential recyclable materials.

2. (b) The Department shall adopt regulations to:

   1. (1) Establish conditions under which a recycling facility does not require a refuse disposal permit under Subtitle 2 of this title; and
   2. (2) Exempt certain materials that are managed at a recycling facility from being designated as solid waste.

3. (c) The regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section may include:

   1. (1) Design, construction, and operational conditions for recycling facilities to protect public health and the environment and minimize nuisances;
   2. (2) A tiered system of permits or approvals for recycling facilities based on the material managed, the methods of management and storage, and other factors determined by the Department to be appropriate; and
   3. (3) Exceptions to any requirement to obtain a recycling facility permit or approval.

4. (d) Sections 9-334 through 9-342 of this title and § 10-104 of this article apply to violations of:

   1. (1) This section;
   2. (2) Any regulation adopted under this section; or
   3. (3) Any order or permit issued under this section.

Added by Acts 2017, c. 376, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.