§ 20-102. Applicability of title.

MD Bus Reg Code § 20-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This title does not apply to an automated purchasing machine that is used exclusively for collecting recyclable materials in accordance with a recycling program approved by the Department of the Environment.

(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title:

(i)    preempts the right of a county or municipality to regulate automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines; and

(ii)    supersedes any existing law of a county or municipality that regulates automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines.

(2)    This title does not limit the power of a county or municipality to:

(i)    license automated purchasing machines and operators of automated purchasing machines; or

(ii)    prohibit the installation or operation of automated purchasing machines within the county or municipality.