Section 8-903 – Suspension or Revocation of Certification
On notice and opportunity to be heard, the Secretary may suspend or revoke the approval or certification of credits applicable for the Program for a violation of this subtitle or for a violation of any regulation adopted by the Secretary under this subtitle.
Section 8-904 – Other Nutrient or Sediment Offset Credits Not Affected
Nothing in this subtitle is intended to supplant or limit the authority of the Department of the Environment to establish eligibility and other requirements for use of nutrient or sediment offset credits under any State or federal permit or other regulatory 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 […]
Section 8-902 – Voluntary Certification and Registration of Nutrient or Sediment Credits on Agricultural Land
(a) The Department may establish requirements for the voluntary certification and registration of nutrient or sediment credits on agricultural land, as defined by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. (b) Certification and registration requirements established under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) Application and eligibility requirements for certification; (2) Standards for quantifying nutrient or sediment credits resulting […]