# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 20 — Soil and Water Conservation

### Chapter 11 — Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program

#### Regulation .01 Scope.

*COMAR 15.20.11.01*

A. This chapter establishes the requirements and standards to be met for agricultural operations to achieve voluntary certification under the Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program and the privileges and responsibilities that arise through certification.

B. The purpose of the Program is to accelerate the implementation of best management practices to meet State agricultural nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment reduction goals.

C. This chapter also establishes a program for certifying professionals qualified to review and evaluate agricultural operations that apply or are enrolled in the Program.