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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the definition of recycling to exclude certain chemical conversion processes, pyrolysis, hydropyrolysis, methanolysis, gasification, enzymatic breakdown, or similar processes as determined by the Department of the Environment; prohibiting a person from building in the State a facility that converts plastic to fuel through a certain chemical conversion process; and authorizing the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations to implement certain provisions of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill alters the definition of "recycling" to exclude certain chemical conversion processes, such as pyrolysis, hydropyrolysis, methanolysis, gasification, enzymatic breakdown, or similar processes as determined by the Department of the Environment. It also prohibits the construction of facilities in the state that convert plastic to fuel or feedstock through these chemical conversion processes. The bill authorizes the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m. (on 01/04/2021)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0021?ys=2021RS |
BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0021f.pdf |
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