Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 11-111.5 - Composting(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.(2) "Composting" means the controlled aerobic biological decomposition of organic waste material.(3) "Composting facility" has the meaning stated in § 9-1701 of the Environment Article.(b) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict a unit owner from contracting with a private entity to collect organic waste materials from the unit owner for composting at a composting facility.(c) A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium that unreasonably impedes the ability of a private entity to access the common elements for the purpose of collecting organic waste materials from a unit owner shall be interpreted as a restriction on the unit owner's right to contract for private composting services under subsection (b) of this section.Amended without change by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 134,Sec. 1, eff. 4/12/2022.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 459,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.