Code of Maryland Regulations Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Here’s a detailed overview of COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture:
📑 Title Structure & Subtitles
Title 15 is organized into 22 main subtitles, each covering a different aspect of state agricultural regulation (regulations.justia.com):
1. Subtitle 01 – Office of the Secretary (Chapters 15.01.01–15.01.20)
2. Subtitle 02 – Board of Review (15.02.01)
3. Subtitle 03 – Weights and Measures (15.03.01–15.03.12)
4. Subtitle 04 – Maryland Egg Law (15.04.01–15.04.02)
5. Subtitle 05 – Pesticide Use Control (15.05.01–15.05.02)
6. Subtitle 06 – Plant Pest Control (15.06.01–15.06.05)
7. Subtitle 07 – Apiary Inspection (15.07.01–15.07.02)
8. Subtitle 08 – Turf and Seed (15.08.01–15.08.05)
9. Subtitle 09 – Farm Sense / Agricultural Mediation (15.09.01)
10. Subtitle 10 – Poultry Inspection (15.10.00)
11. Subtitle 11 – Animal Health (15.11.01–15.11.19)
12. Subtitle 12 – Maryland Agricultural Fair Board (15.12.01)
13. Subtitle 13 – State Tobacco Authority (15.13.01–15.13.03)
14. Subtitle 14 – Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (15.14.01–15.14.17)
15. Subtitle 15 – Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (15.15.01–15.15.16)
16. Subtitle 16 – Maryland Horse Industry Board (15.16.01–15.16.03)
17. Subtitle 17 – Certification of Fruit (15.17.01)
18. Subtitle 18 – State Chemist (15.18.01–15.18.09)
19. Subtitle 19 – Grain Dealers’ Licensing (15.19.01)
20. Subtitle 20 – Soil and Water Conservation (15.20.01–15.20.13)
21. Subtitle 21 – Antifouling Paints (15.21.01)
22. Subtitle 22 – Organically Produced Commodities (15.22.01–15.22.04) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Some Key Subtitles – Highlights
Subtitle 05 – Pesticide Use Control
Outlines certification for applicators, licensing for businesses, employee registration, and reporting of incidents. Clear guidelines include equipment standards, record‑keeping, and safety protocols .
Subtitle 15 – Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF)
Established easement rules to protect farmland, including subdivision, easement purchases, matching funds programs, and overlays like renewable energy facility approvals (mda.maryland.gov).
Subtitle 20 – Soil & Water Conservation
Covers voluntary programs such as:
Soil & Water Conservation Standards
Certainty Program: A 10‑year certification that exempts compliant farms from new nutrient/sediment rules (mda.maryland.gov)
Nutrient Application Requirements: Includes setback zones and timing for nutrient application (mda.maryland.gov)
Nutrient/Sediment Credit Certification: Establishes a water-quality trading market (mda.maryland.gov)
✅ How to Access Specific Chapters
You can read full text through:
Official COMAR website (via Maryland eRegulations portal or department site)
Justia or Cornell LII, which index COMAR Title 15 (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
Maryland Department of Agriculture PDFs, which are chapter-specific
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