Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
AGRICULTURE |
TITLE 8. SOIL CONSERVATION |
SUBTITLE 10. MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY PROGRAM. |
§ 8-1003. Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program established.
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(a) Voluntary program. -- There is a voluntary Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program.
(b) Purpose. -- 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) Development of program. --
(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.
(d) Administration. -- The Department:
(1) Shall administer the Program; and
(2) May establish by regulation reasonable fees sufficient to cover any costs incurred in operating the Program.