Maryland Environment Section 6-904
§ 6-904.
  The General Assembly finds that:
    (1)   Mercury is a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment;
    (2)   Consumption of mercury-contaminated fish poses a significant health threat;
    (3)   Combustion of municipal and other solid waste is a source of mercury pollution;
    (4)   Both industry and government are working to reduce the content of mercury in products and to control the release of mercury into the environment;
    (5)   Accidental mercury spills, breakages, and releases have occurred at schools in the United States, exposing students, teachers, and administrators to mercury emissions; and
    (6)   Removal of mercury and mercury containing products from the waste stream prior to combustion or disposal is an effective way to reduce mercury pollution.