Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Agriculture § 8-1102, part of Maryland’s Code, Agriculture — regulates farming and agricultural commerce.
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§8–1102.
Official statutory text
(a) The Department may administer a commercial hauler certification program for the purpose of certifying individuals who haul food processing residuals.
(b) (1) The Department may develop training and educational requirements, testing, and other criteria it deems necessary for certification.
(2) The training developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may address the following topics:
(i) Laws and regulations pertaining to the hauling of food processing residuals;
(ii) Information necessary for understanding and following a nutrient management plan; and
(iii) Best management practices with respect to:
1. Hauling;
2. Transportation safety procedures;
3. Calibration of application rates for various types of application equipment;
4. Setbacks from water sources and property lines;
5. Nutrient runoff concerns;
6. Incorporation and injection techniques; and
7. Record–keeping requirements established by the Department for hauling.
(b) (1) The Department may develop training and educational requirements, testing, and other criteria it deems necessary for certification.
(2) The training developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may address the following topics:
(i) Laws and regulations pertaining to the hauling of food processing residuals;
(ii) Information necessary for understanding and following a nutrient management plan; and
(iii) Best management practices with respect to:
1. Hauling;
2. Transportation safety procedures;
3. Calibration of application rates for various types of application equipment;
4. Setbacks from water sources and property lines;
5. Nutrient runoff concerns;
6. Incorporation and injection techniques; and
7. Record–keeping requirements established by the Department for hauling.
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