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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 15.01.19.04" title_num="15" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="19" heading="Criteria to Become a Certified Local Farm Enterprise.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To become a Certified Local Farm Enterprise, the Office need only determine that a local farm enterprise meets the nutrient management requirements established under Agriculture Article, Title 8, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland. No other criteria shall be required for certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Office shall certify and decertify local farm enterprises through a single process, which may occur by mail, hand-delivery, or electronic application on a form created by the Office. The Office may decertify a local farm enterprise that no longer meets the nutrient management requirements established under Agriculture Article, Title 8, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Office may consider initial applications for certification at any time. The Office shall re-certify local farm enterprises on an annual basis in January of each year.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Office may decertify any local farm enterprise if the Department determines that a local farm enterprise does not meet the nutrient management requirements established under Agriculture Article, Title 8, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>