# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 8. Soil Conservation

### Subtitle 8A. Food Processing Residuals

#### Section 8-8A-07

(a)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit shall expire on the date the Department sets at the time the permit is issued or renewed.

  (2) The term of a permit may not last for more than 1 year.

(b)

  (1) The Department may renew a permit if the permit holder:

    (i) Is in compliance with:

      (1) The conditions of the permit;

      (2) The requirements of this subtitle;

      (3) All applicable regulations established by the Department; and

      (4) An applicable discharge permit under Sec. 9-301 of the Environment Article;

    (ii) Submits to the Department in a timely manner a renewal application on the form that the Department requires; and

    (iii) Pays a renewal application fee.

  (2) The Department may refuse to renew a permit if:

    (i) The permit holder violates this subtitle, any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit;

    (ii) The Department determines that continued operation of any area covered by the permit would be injurious to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare; or

    (iii) The Department determines that there is any other good cause.

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