Bill > HB991

This bill establishes a food processing residuals utilization permit in Maryland. The key provisions are: - Prohibiting a person from utilizing food processing residuals in the state unless they obtain a permit. - Requiring the permit applicant to provide information about the source and storage of the food processing residuals, obtain consent from the landowner, and meet other application requirements. - Authorizing the Department of Agriculture to issue, renew, suspend, revoke or modify the permits, and allowing the Department to inspect sites where the residuals are utilized. - Creating a Food Processing Residuals Administration Fund to cover the costs of regulating the utilization of the food processing residuals. - Requiring permit holders to submit semiannual reports on the tonnage of residuals utilized. - Allowing the Department to adopt regulations on standards for hauling, applying, and storing the food processing residuals. - Establishing a commercial hauler certification program for individuals who transport the food processing residuals. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0991?ys=2024RS