Md. Code Regs. 15.20.04.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 15.20.04.06 - Certification

A. The Department shall certify any individual as a nutrient management consultant or certified farm operator who:

(1) Meets the requirements of this chapter;

(2) Meets the Department's educational and experience requirements;

(3) Meets the Department's training requirements; and

(4) Passes a Department-approved examination.

B. The Department may issue a supplemental certification to an individual who prepares a nutrient management plan for an agricultural operation producing a specialty plant, crop, animal, or product, and who meets:

(1) All the requirements of §A of this regulation; and

(2) Additional educational and experience requirements relating to the production specialty, as approved by the Department.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.04.06

Regulations .06 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 13, 1992 (19:22 Md. R. 1981); emergency status extended at 20:3 Md. R. 255; adopted permanently effective March 15, 1993 (20:5 Md. R. 515)
Regulation .06 amended effective April 16, 2001 (28:7 Md. R. 692)
Regulation .06A amended as an emergency provision effective December 22, 2004 (32:2 Md. R. 144); amended permanently effective April 11, 2005 (32:7 Md. R. 694)