§ 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.


HISTORY: 2013, ch. 339.