§ 38 §2147 — Food waste management; diversion

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Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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Designated food waste generators; prohibition.
Beginning July 1, 2030, a designated food waste generator may not dispose of or facilitate the disposal of its generated food waste at an incineration facility or solid waste landfill and shall:
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Temporary hardship waiver.
A designated food waste generator may petition the department for and the department may approve a temporary waiver from some or all of the requirements of this section if the designated food waste generator demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that compliance with the requirements of this section by the designated food waste generator would cause or is causing undue hardship based on specific factors determined by the department by rule. A temporary waiver issued by the department pursuant to this subsection may be effective for a period not to exceed 3 years.
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Designated food waste generators; reporting.
Except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection 5, paragraph B, beginning March 1, 2031, and annually thereafter, a designated food waste generator shall submit to the department a report, in a format specified by the department, that includes the following information:
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Administration; rules; publication of information.
The department shall administer the requirements of this section and shall adopt rules as necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this section.

Legislative History

PL 2025, c. 419, §4 (NEW).