Section 9-108 – Exemptions
The production, processing, and labeling requirements of this subtitle do not apply to breeder and foundation generations of turf-grass variety at the Maryland Agriculture Experiment Station.
Section 9-109 – Prosecution of Violations
If the Secretary has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this subtitle, he may institute judicial proceedings in the county in which the violation occurred. The Secretary may file information with the Attorney General for prosecution. However, no prosecution under this subtitle may be instituted without first affording the person […]
Section 9-110 – Short Title
This subtitle shall be cited as the Maryland Turf Grass Law.
Section 9-201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advertisement” means every representation, other than that on the label, relating to seed, subject to this subtitle and disseminated in any manner or by any means. (c) “Agricultural seed” includes the seed of any grass, forage, cereal, or fiber crop and any other kind of seed […]
Section 8-1009 – Program to Certify Verifiers
(a) The Department, in coordination with the Department of the Environment, shall: (1) Establish a program to certify a person to verify whether an agricultural operation meets and is in compliance with the requirements of this subtitle; (2) Maintain a list of all certified verifiers; and (3) Publish the list of all certified verifiers on the Department’s Web site. […]
Section 8-1010 – Records Available for Public Review; Confidentiality
(a) Except as provided in § 8–1007(b) of this subtitle, all records and information concerning any agricultural operation certified by the Department under this subtitle shall be maintained by the Department and made available for public review in a manner that provides the greatest public disclosure of records and information while protecting the identity of the […]
Section 8-1011 – Revocation or Suspension of Certifications
(a) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, on notice and opportunity to be heard, the Department may suspend or permanently revoke the certification of: (1) An agricultural operation certified under this subtitle; and (2) A person certified as a verifier under this subtitle. (b) A certification for an agricultural operation or a verifier issued under this subtitle may […]
Section 8-807 – Report on Coverage, Implementation, and Evaluation of Nutrient Management Plans; Inclusion of Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998
(a) On or before December 31 of each year, the Department of Agriculture shall report to the Governor, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, on: (1) The farm acreage covered by nutrient management plans and the implementation and evaluation of those plans; and (2) In consultation with the Nutrient Management […]
Section 8-1012 – Regulations
The Department, with approval from the Department of the Environment, shall adopt regulations necessary to implement the Program.
Section 8-901 – Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Voluntary nutrient and sediment trading programs provide an innovative and cost–effective approach to enhance water and air quality and achieve additional water and air quality benefits; and (2) The Agricultural Nutrient and Sediment Credit Certification Program established under this subtitle authorizes the Department to verify, certify, and register agricultural […]