Section 9-1713 - Recycling facilities(a)(1) In this section, "recycling facility" means a facility that provides recycling services.(2) "Recycling facility" does not include: (i) A composting facility;(ii) A facility that requires a natural wood waste recycling facility permit in accordance with this subtitle;(iii) A facility that requires a sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title; or(iv) A facility that serves as a drop-off and collection point for residential recyclable materials.(b) The Department shall adopt regulations to:(1) Establish conditions under which a recycling facility does not require a refuse disposal permit under Subtitle 2 of this title; and(2) Exempt certain materials that are managed at a recycling facility from being designated as solid waste.(c) The regulations adopted under subsection (b) of this section may include: (1) Design, construction, and operational conditions for recycling facilities to protect public health and the environment and minimize nuisances;(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) Exceptions to any requirement to obtain a recycling facility permit or approval.(d) Sections 9-334 through 9-342 of this title and § 10-104 of this article apply to violations of:(2) Any regulation adopted under this section; or(3) Any order or permit issued under this section.Added by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 376,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.