# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 22 — Organically Produced Commodities

### Chapter 03 — Organic Products Certification

#### Regulation .04 Permit Application Procedure.

*COMAR 15.22.03.04*

An organic producer, processor, distributor, or retailer who applies for a permit under this chapter shall:

A. Submit a completed application to the Department, as provided under Regulation .05 of this chapter if the applicant is a producer, or as provided under Regulation .07 of this chapter if the applicant is a processor, distributor, or retailer;

B. Pay prescribed fees as provided under Regulation .11 of this chapter;

C. Be inspected by the Department as provided under Regulation .08 of this chapter;

D. Perform required soil and residue tests as provided under Regulation .09 of this chapter, if applicable; and

E. Maintain and make available to the Department all records required under Regulation .05 of this chapter if the applicant is a producer, or as provided under Regulation .07 of this chapter if the applicant is a processor, distributor, or retailer.