Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
AGRICULTURE |
TITLE 8. SOIL CONSERVATION |
SUBTITLE 9. VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL NUTRIENT AND SEDIMENT CREDIT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. |
§ 8-902. Voluntary certification and registration of nutrient or sediment credits on agricultural land.
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(a) Requirements. -- 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) Contents. -- 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 from any existing or proposed agronomic, land use, and structural practice;
(3) Requirements governing the duration and maintenance of credits; and
(4) Establishment of a credit registry accessible to the public.