# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 8. Soil Conservation

### Subtitle 7A. Animal Waste Technology Fund

#### Section 8-7A-05

The Secretary may take all reasonable actions to protect the interests of the Department in its investments, collateral, loans, grants, and other property or interests relating to financing transactions, including forgiving a loan, expending funds from its general and special funds to acquire, dispose of, operate, protect, enhance, or maintain collateral or liens.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)