It is the intent of the General Assembly to create a voluntary program to recognize the environmental stewardship and contribution of Maryland farmers who implement and maintain best management practices consistent with the State’s goals to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment entering the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries, and other waters of the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program
Section 8-1002 - Legislative Intent
Section 8-1003 - Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program Established
Section 8-1004 - Certification of Agricultural Operations
Section 8-1005 - Recertification
Section 8-1006 - Exemptions for Compliant, Certified Operations
Section 8-1007 - Duties of Managers of Certified Agricultural Operations
Section 8-1009 - Program to Certify Verifiers
Section 8-1010 - Records Available for Public Review; Confidentiality