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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 15.22.04.10" title_num="15" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="04" heading="Living Conditions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An organic livestock producer shall establish and maintain livestock living conditions in a manner that promotes the health and natural behavior of the animal.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An animal shall be provided access to shade, shelter, exercise areas, fresh air, and direct sunlight suitable to the species, its stage of production, the climate, and the environment.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A ruminant shall be provided access to pasture.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Bedding shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be clean and dry; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If typically consumed by the animal species, comply with Regulation .07 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Shelter shall be designed to allow for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Natural maintenance, comfort behaviors, and opportunities to exercise;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reduction of potential for livestock injury; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Temperature, ventilation, and air circulation suitable to the species.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>An organic animal producer may provide temporary confinement for an animal to protect:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Against the potential for injury to livestock;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Against inclement weather;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The animal in a vulnerable stage of production or development;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The animal from conditions in which the health, safety, or well-being of the animal could be jeopardized; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Soil or water quality.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>