§ 8–803
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 8-803 (2026)
Title 8. Soil Conservation
Subtitle 8. Nutrient Management
§ 8–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To apply for certification as a nutrient management consultant, an applicant shall:
(1)
Submit to the Department an application on the form the Department requires; and
(2)
Pay to the Department the certification fee stated in § 8-806 of this subtitle.
(b)
The Department shall certify any individual who:
(1)
Meets the requirements of this subtitle;
(2)
Meets the Department’s educational requirements, including a program on the proper application of nutrients;
(3)
Passes a Department approved examination; and
(4)
(i)
Is employed by a person licensed under this subtitle; or
(ii)
Holds a license as required by this subtitle.
(c)
To apply for a license an applicant shall:
(1)
Submit to the Department an application on the form the Department requires; and
(2)
Pay to the Department the applicable license fee stated in § 8-806 of this subtitle.
(d)
The Department shall license a person who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(e)
A certificate or license is issued for 1 year unless the certificate or license is renewed as provided by this subtitle.
(f)
The Department shall renew the certificate or license of any applicant for a 3-year term if the applicant:
(1)
Submits a renewal application on the form that the Department requires;
(2)
Pays to the Department the applicable fee stated in § 8-806 of this subtitle;
(3)
Complies with applicable continuing education requirements;
(4)
Complies with applicable record keeping and reporting requirements; and
(5)
Otherwise is entitled to be certified or licensed.
(g)
(1)
The Department may issue a farm operator’s plan development certificate to a person operating a farm for the development of that person’s own nutrient management plan.
(2)
The certificate is valid provided the person operating the farm:
(i)
Has paid the one-time fee provided in § 8-806 of this subtitle;
(ii)
Has passed an examination as determined by the Department;
(iii)
Complies with applicable continuing education requirements;
(iv)
Complies with applicable record keeping and reporting requirements; and
(v)
Otherwise is entitled to be certified.
(h)
A person that holds a license or certificate issued under this section shall comply with all applicable reporting requirements and deadlines established by the Department, including deadlines related to:
(1)
Implementation of the Phosphorus Management Tool developed by the University of Maryland; and
(2)
Submission of soil test phosphorus levels related to nutrient management plans developed in accordance with this subtitle.
(i)
In addition to any penalty authorized under § 8–805 of this subtitle, a person that violates subsection (h) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty not exceeding $250.