Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-402

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “recycled paper” means a paper product at least 80% of the total weight of which consists of the product of a manufacturing process that:

(1) has converted a raw material into a valuable commodity; and

(2) includes a total gross content of post consumer waste of at least 80%.

(b) To the extent practicable, in procuring paper or paper products under Title 4, Subtitle 3, Part II of this article, the Secretary of General Services shall buy or approve for purchase only supplies that are produced from recycled paper.

(c) Of the total volume of paper that the Secretary of General Services buys, at least 90% shall be recycled paper.

(d) If recycled paper that meets the definition set forth in subsection (a) of this section is unavailable, then for purposes of complying with the requirements of this section, the Department of General Services may purchase recycled paper products that at a minimum conform to the definitions set forth in the Environmental Protection Agency guideline for federal procurement of paper and paper products containing recovered materials (40 C.F.R., Part 247).

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-402 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/state-finance-and-procurement/md-code-state-fin-and-proc-sect-14-402/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard