§ 20-102
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§20–102.
(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.
(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.