§ 8–803.7
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 8-803.7 (2026)
Title 8. Soil Conservation
Subtitle 8. Nutrient Management
§ 8–803.7LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department, in consultation with the University of Maryland, shall develop a program of public education that shall include:
(1)
The dissemination of information regarding nutrient pollution;
(2)
Best management practices for fertilizer use;
(3)
Soil testing;
(4)
Proper interpretation of fertilizer label instructions; and
(5)
The proper use and calibration of fertilizer application equipment.
(b)
The University of Maryland shall identify laboratories that:
(1)
Follow the recommended soil testing procedures for the mid–Atlantic United States; and
(2)
Provide a final report to a requestor of soil testing with the results of a soil test.
(c)
The University of Maryland shall review its fertilizer turf guidelines every 3 years and revise the guidelines as necessary, with consideration of plant nutrient requirements and established State goals to protect water quality in the waters of the State.