2019 Maryland Code
Environment
Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 9 - Mercury.
Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury.
§ 6-904. Findings
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.
