Section 8-902 - Voluntary certification and registration of nutrient credits on agricultural land.
§ 8-902. Voluntary certification and registration of nutrient credits on agricultural land.
(a) Requirements.- The Department may establish requirements for the voluntary certification and registration of nutrient credits on agricultural land, as defined by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
(b) Contents.- Certification and registration requirements established under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) Application and eligibility requirements for certification;
(2) Standards for quantifying nutrient credits resulting from any existing or proposed agronomic, land use, and structural practice;
(3) Requirements governing the duration and maintenance of credits; and
(4) Establishment of a credit registry accessible to the public.
[2010, ch. 447.]