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(a) The Department, in consultation with the University of Maryland, shall develop a program of public education that shall include:
(1) The dissemination of information regarding nutrient pollution;
(2) Best management practices for fertilizer use;
(3) Soil testing;
(4) Proper interpretation of fertilizer label instructions; and
(5) The proper use and calibration of fertilizer application equipment.
(b) The University of Maryland shall identify laboratories that:
(1) Follow the recommended soil testing procedures for the mid-Atlantic United States; and
(2) Provide a final report to a requestor of soil testing with the results of a soil test.
(c) The University of Maryland shall review its fertilizer turf guidelines every 3 years and revise the guidelines as necessary, with consideration of plant nutrient requirements and established State goals to protect water quality in the waters of the State.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Agriculture § 8-803.7 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/agriculture/md-code-agric-sect-8-803-7/
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