Md. Code Regs. 15.01.19.04

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 15.01.19.04 - Criteria to Become a Certified Local Farm Enterprise

A. To become a Certified Local Farm Enterprise, the Office need only determine that a local farm enterprise meets the nutrient management requirements established under Agriculture Article, Title 8, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland. No other criteria shall be required for certification.

B. The Office shall certify and decertify local farm enterprises through a single process, which may occur by mail, hand-delivery, or electronic application on a form created by the Office. The Office may decertify a local farm enterprise that no longer meets the nutrient management requirements established under Agriculture Article, Title 8, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Office may consider initial applications for certification at any time. The Office shall re-certify local farm enterprises on an annual basis in January of each year.

D. The Office may decertify any local farm enterprise if the Department determines that a local farm enterprise does not meet the nutrient management requirements established under Agriculture Article, Title 8, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 15.01.19.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 49:2 Md. R. 76, eff. 12/16/2021; amended effective 49:7 Md. R.469, eff. 4/4/2022