# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 20 — Soil and Water Conservation

### Chapter 04 — Nutrient Management Certification and Licensing

#### Regulation .06 Certification.

*COMAR 15.20.04.06*

A. The Department shall certify any individual as a nutrient management consultant or certified farm operator who:

  (1) Meets the requirements of this chapter;

  (2) Meets the Department's educational and experience requirements;

  (3) Meets the Department's training requirements; and

  (4) Passes a Department-approved examination.

B. The Department may issue a supplemental certification to an individual who prepares a nutrient management plan for an agricultural operation producing a specialty plant, crop, animal, or product, and who meets:

  (1) All the requirements of §A of this regulation; and

  (2) Additional educational and experience requirements relating to the production specialty, as approved by the Department.