Section 8-1003 – Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program Established
(a) There is a voluntary Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program. (b) The purpose of the Program is to accelerate the implementation of agricultural best management practices to meet State agricultural nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment reduction goals. (c) (1) The Department shall develop the Program in coordination with the Department of the Environment. (2) The Program shall be self–sustaining and revenue neutral. […]
Section 8-1004 – Certification of Agricultural Operations
(a) (1) A person that manages an agricultural operation may apply for certification under the Program. (2) To apply for certification, a person shall submit an application to the Department on the form the Department requires. (b) An agricultural operation may be certified as meeting the requirements of the Program if the agricultural operation is determined by the Department […]
Section 8-1005 – Recertification
An agricultural operation certified under § 8–1004 of this subtitle may be recertified for 10 years if the agricultural operation: (1) Meets the requirements under this subtitle; (2) Meets the laws, regulations, rules, and permit conditions applicable to the agricultural operation at the time of recertification; and (3) Receives approval from the Department of the Environment if the […]