ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 428

2. SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED DATA FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AS DEFINED BY THE
DEPARTMENT IN REGULATION; and

(vi) Existing best management practices.

(2) Each nutrient management plan shall provide flexibility for
management decisions that may be required by conditions beyond the control of the
farmer.

(b) (1) [Each] A SUMMARY OF EACH nutrient management plan shall be
filed AND UPDATED with the Department[:

(i) When it is developed; and

(ii) Each time it is updated] ATA TIME AND IN A FORM THAT THE
DEPARTMENT REQUIRES BY REGULATION

(2) [Submission of the plan shall include a grant by the property owner
or operator to the Department of a right of entry on the property to evaluate compliance
with the plan as long as the Department:

(i) Enters the property in daylight hours at a reasonable time that
allows the property owner or operator the opportunity to be present; and

(ii) Conducts its evaluation in a manner that minimizes any
inconvenience to the farmer.

(3)] The Department shall maintain a copy of each [nutrient management
plan] SUMMARY for 3 years in a manner that protects the identity of the individual for
whom the nutrient management plan was prepared.

8-803.

(a)     To apply for certification as a nutrient management consultant, an
applicant shall:

(1)     Submit to the Department an application on the form the Department
requires; and

(2)     Pay to the Department the certification fee stated in § 8-806 of this
subtitle.

(b)     The Department shall certify any individual who:

(1)     Meets the requirements of this subtitle;

(2)     Meets the Department's educational requirements, including a
program on the proper application of nutrients;

(3)     Passes a Department approved examination; and

(4)     (i) Is employed by a person licensed under this subtitle; or
(ii) Holds a license as required by this subtitle.

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