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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 15.20.10.03" title_num="15" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="10" heading="Certification Requirement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A person who is paid to apply fertilizer to turf not used for agricultural purposes may not apply fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus to turf unless that person is a certified professional fertilizer applicator, or working under the direct supervision of a professional fertilizer applicator.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person, other than a certified professional fertilizer applicator, a trained employee, or a person who merely markets services for a certified professional fertilizer applicator, may not offer to provide turf fertilization services for compensation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Each business location, agency, golf course, or other location shall employ a certified professional fertilizer applicator when an employee is paid to fertilize.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>