§ 10–1506
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 10-1506 (2026)
Title 10. Promotion and Identification of Agricultural Products
Subtitle 15. Production Credits for Renewable Fuels
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(a)
After February 1, 2008, to receive a credit payment a certified ethanol or biodiesel producer shall file a claim with the Department by the end of January, April, July, and October of each year.
(b)
A claim filed under this section shall state:
(1)
(i)
The producer’s total ethanol production in the State during the previous quarter, categorized by ethanol produced from small grains and ethanol produced from other agricultural products; or
(ii)
The producer’s total biodiesel production in Maryland during the previous quarter, categorized by biodiesel produced from:
(1)
Soybean oil produced in a facility that began operating after December 31, 2004, or under the expanded capacity of a facility, the expansion of which occurred after December 31, 2004; and
(2)
Other feedstock, including soybean oil produced in a facility that began operating on or before December 31, 2004;
(2)
The location of the producer;
(3)
The average number of Maryland citizens employed by the producer in the previous quarter;
(4)
(i)
For an ethanol producer, the number of bushels of Maryland–grown small grains and other agricultural commodities used by the producer in the previous quarter; or
(ii)
For a biodiesel producer, the number of gallons of Maryland–produced soybean oil and other bio–based oils used by the producer in the previous quarter; and
(5)
Any other information that the Department requires.
(c)
A claim filed under this section shall be reviewed by an independent certified public accountant with respect to, as appropriate:
(1)
The total ethanol production;
(2)
The breakdown between ethanol produced from small grains and ethanol produced from other agricultural products;
(3)
The total biodiesel production; and
(4)
The breakdown between biodiesel produced from:
(i)
Soybean oil produced in a facility that began operating after December 31, 2004, or under the expanded capacity of a facility, the expansion of which occurred after December 31, 2004; and
(ii)
Other feedstock, including soybean oil produced in a facility that began operating on or before December 31, 2004.
(d)
A claim submitted to the Department under this section is not subject to disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act.