Md. Code Regs. 15.20.05.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 15.20.05.12 - Commercial Poultry Producer Participation

A. The Department shall enter into a written agreement with each commercial poultry producer participating in the Project. The written agreement shall set forth, at a minimum, the following:

(1) The responsibilities of the participating commercial poultry producer;

(2) The responsibilities of the Department;

(3) The amount of financial support for payment of eligible costs that the participating commercial poultry producer shall provide to the Project on an annual basis;

(4) The manner by which the Department shall calculate and collect eligible costs from the participating commercial poultry producer; and

(5) An express commitment by the participating commercial poultry producer that it may not:

(a) Pass on part or all of its Project participation costs to any poultry grower with which it contracts; or

(b) Penalize a poultry grower for participating in the Project.

B. The Department shall maintain the written agreements and all supporting documentation in a centralized location, open to public inspection during regular business hours.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.05.12

Regulations .12 adopted effective 47:22 Md. R. 936, eff. 11/2/2020