# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 8. Soil Conservation

### Subtitle 8A. Food Processing Residuals

#### Section 8-8A-08

To maintain a permit in good standing, a permit holder shall:

(1) Maintain a performance bond or other security in the amount that the Department considers sufficient to guarantee the fulfillment of any requirement related to the permit;

(2) Ensure that food processing residuals are utilized in accordance with:

  (i) Sec. 8-8A-03 of this subtitle; and

  (ii) Good husbandry and sound agronomic practices;

(3) Allow a representative of the Department seeking to inspect a site entry to any area covered by the permit;

(4) Keep records regarding the utilization of food processing residuals, including daily records of the source and amount of food processing residuals in each truckload delivered to a site;

(5) Take samples in accordance with the method, location, frequency, and manner requirements set by the Department;

(6) Provide to the Department or the relevant local health official any information that the Department requires; and

(7) Comply with any other requirement set by the Department.

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