Md. Code Regs. 15.20.10.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 15.20.10.04 - Certification Program

A. The Department, in consultation with the University of Maryland, shall establish a program to train and certify professional fertilizer applicators.

B. This program shall include training and education in:

(1) The proper use and calibration of fertilizer application equipment;

(2) The hazards involved in, and the environmental impact of, applying fertilizer, including nutrient pollution to the waters of the State;

(3) All applicable State and federal laws, rules, and regulations;

(4) The correct interpretation of fertilizer labeling information; and

(5) The recommendations developed by the University of Maryland for nutrient management on turf, including the appropriate time to:

(a) Apply fertilizer when rain is forecast; and

(b) Apply fertilizer when soils are wet and the potential for fertilizer movement off-site exists.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.10.04

Regulations.04 under new Chapter, Fertilizer Application Requirements for Land Not Used for Agricultural Purposes, adopted effective 40:9 Md. R. 789, eff.5/13/2013