1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Prohibited characteristic” means a characteristic of hazardous waste identified under COMAR 26.13.02.08 that will cause a solid waste to become a prohibited waste if the waste exhibits that characteristic.

   2. (2) “Prohibited waste” means a hazardous waste that either:

      1. (a) Is prohibited from land disposal by this chapter; or

      2. (b) May be land disposed despite not meeting a treatment standard established by this chapter because of an exemption granted:

         1. (i) Under this chapter; or
         2. (ii) By EPA under 40 CFR Part 268.
   3. (3) “Restricted waste” means a hazardous waste for which restrictions on land disposal are established by this chapter.

Authority: Environment Article, Title 7, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 14)

Regulation .01 amended effective October 1, 2025 (52:17 Md. R. 876)