§ 1–1A-03
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 1-1A-03 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 1A. Agricultural Mediation Program
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(a)
The Secretary may:
(1)
Establish qualifications for a person requesting agricultural mediation services from the Department;
(2)
Establish qualifications for an individual applying to serve as a mediator in the State agricultural mediation program;
(3)
Contract with any qualified individual to provide mediation services for qualified mediation applicants; and
(4)
Receive grants for purposes of defraying the costs of the State agricultural mediation program.
(b)
The Secretary may adopt regulations to:
(1)
Meet the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture for establishing a federally certified State agricultural mediation program; and
(2)
Implement the provisions of this subtitle.