Maryland's EPR law requires covered producers to register with an approved Covered Article Administering Organization (CAA). The July 1, 2026 deadline has passed; annual reporting begins in 2029. Don't let the 2029 program start date create false urgency about the 2026 registration deadline.
Maryland's Packaging and Paper Products – Producer Responsibility Plans Act (SB 901) creates a phased program. Registration was legally required by July 1, 2026 and remains mandatory even though annual reporting doesn't begin until 2029. Missing the 2026 registration deadline exposes your brand to enforcement action.
Register with an MDE-approved Covered Article Administering Organization. Deadline passed — July 1, 2026. Registration is mandatory and overdue regardless of company size above threshold.
Begin capturing packaging material data post-registration. Clean, structured data from 2026 onward will be required for annual reporting filings in 2029.
Annual reporting and PRO fee payments begin July 1, 2029. Material data quality from registration forward will directly affect fee calculations and reporting accuracy.
You are likely a covered producer if you sell into Maryland using:
Covered producer status is determined by total annual volume sold into Maryland — not by company headquarters location.
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