§11–111.5.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Composting” means the controlled aerobic biological decomposition of organic waste material.

        (3)    “Composting facility” has the meaning stated in § 9–1701 of the Environment Article.

    (b)    A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict a unit owner from contracting with a private entity to collect organic waste materials from the unit owner for composting at a composting facility.

    (c)    A recorded covenant or restriction, a provision in a declaration, or a provision in the bylaws or rules of a condominium that unreasonably impedes the ability of a private entity to access the common elements for the purpose of collecting organic waste materials from a unit owner shall be interpreted as a restriction on the unit owner’s right to contract for private composting services under subsection (b) of this section.