Md. Code Regs. 15.01.20.05

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

Section 15.01.20.05 - Application Review and Approval

A. Department Approval or Disapproval of Application.

(1) If the Department approves a project, it shall base the amount of State cost-sharing funds on:

(a) The eligibility of the applicant; and

(b) The lack of existing water or power infrastructure to the operation.

(2) Department shall disapprove an application for any of the following reasons:

(a) The application is incomplete or does not comply with these regulations;

(b) The applicant's land is not used for agricultural purposes;

(c) The application is for a project which is already under construction; or

(d) No funds are available.

B. Within 30 days, the Department shall notify the applicant if an application is approved. If the application has been approved, the Department shall inform the applicant of the estimated State cost-sharing amount for the project and the applicant's required matching amount. If the application has not been approved, the Department shall inform the applicant of the reason it has been denied.

Md. Code Regs. 15.01.20.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 50:7 Md. R. 302, eff. 4/17/2023