(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Animal waste technology project” means the research, development, implementation, or market development of technology that is intended to: (1) Reduce the amount of nutrients in animal waste; (2) Alter the composition of animal waste; (3) Develop alternative waste management strategies; or (4) Use animal waste in a production process. […]
(a) There is an Animal Waste Technology Fund in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Animal Waste Technology Fund is to provide financial assistance to individuals and business enterprises that: (1) Conduct research or develop technologies that are intended to reduce the amount of nutrients in animal waste; (2) Alter the composition of animal waste; (3) Develop alternative animal […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
