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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person may not utilize food processing residuals in conjunction with an agricultural operation unless:
(1) The person has a permit;
(2) The owner or operator of the agricultural operation:
(i) Has a nutrient management plan that meets the requirements of Subtitle 8 of this title; and
(ii) Is in compliance with the plan;
(3) The food processing residuals being utilized are:
(i) Registered with the State Chemist; and
(ii) Applied in accordance with the nutrient management plan;
(4) If the person is not the owner or operator of the agricultural operation, the person has obtained the owner or operator's consent to utilize the food processing residuals in conjunction with the agricultural operation;
(5) If the agricultural operation is subject to a discharge permit under § 9-301 of the Environment Article, the owner or operator of the agricultural operation is in compliance with all laws, regulations, and permits governing those permitted activities; and
(6) For storage of food processing residuals, the person has obtained any necessary county approval or permits to store material at the agricultural operation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Agriculture § 8-8A-03 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/agriculture/md-code-agric-sect-8-8a-03/
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