Maryland HB796 prohibits the construction of facilities converting plastic to fuel or feedstock through specific chemical processes.

Maryland HB796 redefines recycling to exclude certain chemical conversion processes, including pyrolysis, hydropyrolysis, methanolysis, gasification, and enzymatic breakdown. The bill also prohibits the construction of facilities in the state that convert plastic to fuel or feedstock using these processes. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB796 prohibits the construction of facilities converting plastic to fuel or feedstock through specific chemical processes.

Maryland HB796 redefines recycling to exclude certain chemical conversion processes, including pyrolysis, hydropyrolysis, methanolysis, gasification, and enzymatic breakdown. The bill also prohibits the construction of facilities in the state that convert plastic to fuel or feedstock using these processes. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.