Section 8-803.9 – Regulations
The Department may adopt regulations for agricultural research, education, and demonstration exemptions to this subtitle.
Section 8-7A-03 – Financial Assistance
(a) To be eligible for assistance from the Fund, an animal waste technology project shall have strong potential for: (1) Improving the public health and the environment; (2) Preserving the viability of the agricultural industry; and (3) Having a positive economic development impact in the State. (b) If the amount of financial assistance requested exceeds the amount of money available […]
Section 8-804 – Regulations; Advisory Committee
(a) The Department shall establish a Nutrient Management Advisory Committee. The Secretary shall appoint to the Committee representatives of the agricultural community, the environmental community, the commercial lawn care, biosolids, and agricultural fertilizer industries, academia, and appropriate government units. The Secretary also shall appoint to the Committee a representative of county government from a list submitted […]
Section 8-7A-04 – Animal Waste Technology Fund Advisory Committee
(a) The Department shall establish an Animal Waste Technology Fund Advisory Committee. (b) The Secretary of Agriculture shall be the Chair of the Advisory Committee and the Department will provide staff support. (c) Ex officio membership of the Advisory Committee shall include: (1) The Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee; (2) The Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s […]
Section 8-805 – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificates or Licenses
Subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate or license for a violation of this subtitle or for a violation of any regulation adopted under this subtitle by the Department.
Section 8-7A-05 – Protection of Interests of Department
The Secretary may take all reasonable actions to protect the interests of the Department in its investments, collateral, loans, grants, and other property or interests relating to financing transactions, including forgiving a loan, expending funds from its general and special funds to acquire, dispose of, operate, protect, enhance, or maintain collateral or liens.
Section 8-806 – Fees
(a) Except for a government agency, the Department shall charge the following fees under this subtitle: (1) Certificate (nutrient management consultant) $50; (2) License (individual or sole proprietorship) $50; (3) License (corporation or partnership) $100; (4) Renewal $150; and (5) Certificate (farm operator’s plan development) $20. (b) The Department shall charge an applicant for the full cost of any training provided […]
Section 8-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certified nutrient management consultant” means an individual certified by the Department to prepare a nutrient management plan. (c) “Commercial farm” means a farm that performs activities related to the production and sale of agricultural commodities, including row crops, fruits, vegetables, horticulture, and silvaculture. (d) “Enhanced efficiency fertilizer” […]
Section 8-801.1 – Nutrient Management Plan
(a) (1) Each nutrient management plan shall be developed considering factors including: (i) Levels of bioavailable nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil; (ii) Levels of bioavailable nitrogen and phosphorus in all fertilizer materials to be applied; (iii) The amount of nitrogen and phosphorus necessary to achieve the expected crop yield for the land that is the subject of the nutrient […]
Section 8-802 – Certification and License Requirement
(a) A person may not prepare a nutrient management plan, for purposes of meeting the requirements of this subtitle, unless the person is certified or licensed by the State. (b) An individual may apply to the Department for certification as a certified nutrient management consultant. (c) A person engaged in the business of providing a nutrient management plan […]