Maryland HB517 clarifies local authority to set emission and air quality standards and regulate solid waste.

Maryland HB517 amends existing laws to clarify that political subdivisions can adopt local ordinances, rules, or regulations to ensure clean air and regulate solid waste within their boundaries, provided these local standards are at least as stringent as state and federal standards. The bill also specifies that political subdivisions cannot adopt standards less stringent than those set by the Department of the Environment. Additionally, it mandates the Department to publish information on its website recognizing the legal authority of political subdivisions in this area.

Maryland HB517 clarifies local authority to set emission and air quality standards and regulate solid waste.

Maryland HB517 amends existing laws to clarify that political subdivisions can adopt local ordinances, rules, or regulations to ensure clean air and regulate solid waste within their boundaries, provided these local standards are at least as stringent as state and federal standards. The bill also specifies that political subdivisions cannot adopt standards less stringent than those set by the Department of the Environment. Additionally, it mandates the Department to publish information on its website recognizing the legal authority of political subdivisions in this area.