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MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 11 - Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund|Section 2-1102 - Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund

    (a)    There is a Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to nongovernmental organizations and to conduct other activities for the purpose of promoting:        (1)    The production and consumption of Maryland wine in the State; and        (2)    The production of grapes in the State.    (c)    The Fund is a special nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (d)    The Secretary shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Department may deduct not more than 2% of the proceeds paid into the Fund for administration expenses incurred by the Department.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (2)    Revenue distributed to the Fund under § 5–105(e) of the Tax – General Article; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The Fund may only be used for the following purposes related to the production and consumption of Maryland wine and the production of grapes in the State:        (1)    Grants;        (2)    Marketing;        (3)    Research;        (4)    Advertising;        (5)    Retailer promotions;        (6)    Festival promotions; and        (7)    Educational seminars.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 12 - Maryland Agricultural Land Link Program|Section 2-1201 - General Consideration

    (a)    In this subtitle, “Program” means the Maryland Agricultural Land Link Program.    (b)    There is a Maryland Agricultural Land Link Program in the Department, which is established for the purpose of:        (1)    Assisting older or retiring farmers in the State in the lease or sale of their agricultural land to younger or beginning farmers;        (2)    Keeping agricultural land in the State in active agricultural use; and        (3)    Reducing the amount of agricultural land in the State that is lost each year to development.    (c)    Under the Program, if sufficient funds are provided in the annual budget, the Department shall:        (1)    Maintain an on–line database to serve as an electronic bulletin board for the voluntary posting of information on:            (i)    Agricultural land available for lease;            (ii)    Agricultural land available for sale;            (iii)    Any other land available for agricultural use, lease, or sale; and            (iv)    Internship, apprenticeship, employment, and business opportunities for farmers; and        (2)    Promote the lease or sale of agricultural land from retiring farmers to beginning farmers.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 14 - Maryland Dairy Farmer Emergency Trust Fund|Section 2-1401 - Maryland Dairy Farmer Emergency Trust Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Dairy Farmer Emergency Trust Fund.    (b)    There is a Maryland Dairy Farmer Emergency Trust Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance to dairy farmers during periods of economic hardship due to depressed milk prices.    (d)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    At the end of each fiscal year, any unspent or unencumbered balance in the Fund that exceeds $15,000,000 shall revert to the General Fund in accordance with § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    (1)    The Fund consists of:            (i)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;            (ii)    Any investment earnings of the Fund; and            (iii)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.        (2)    The Governor may include an appropriation in the State budget each fiscal year for the Fund.    (g)    The Fund may be used only to provide financial assistance to dairy farmers during periods of economic hardship due to depressed milk prices.    (h)    (1)    The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.    (i)    The Secretary shall establish procedures for dairy farmers to apply for financial assistance from the Fund.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 15 - Emerald Ash Borer Grant Fund|Section 2-1501 - Fund

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    (i)    “Authorized equipment” means any equipment necessary for the management of forest land.            (ii)    “Authorized equipment” includes:                1.    Equipment necessary for the:                A.    Construction and staging of marshaling areas;                B.    Planting of trees; and                C.    Removal of trees;                2.    Vehicles capable of transporting harvested trees;                3.    Wood chippers;                4.    Materials required to administer approved products to ash trees planted in quarantined areas; and                5.    Any other appropriate equipment, as determined by the Secretary.        (3)    “Fund” means the Emerald Ash Borer Grant Fund.    (b)    There is an Emerald Ash Borer Grant Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to local governments, businesses, and organizations to finance purchases of authorized equipment to remove, dispose of, and replace trees infested by the emerald ash borer:        (1)    That are located within emerald ash borer quarantine areas; and        (2)    In accordance with any applicable State or federal law, regulation, or quarantine.    (d)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    At the end of each fiscal year, any unspent or unencumbered balance in the Fund shall revert to the General Fund in accordance with § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    (1)    The Fund may be used only to provide grants in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.        (2)    A grant provided in accordance with this section may not exceed the amount that the local government, business, or organization has appropriated to finance purchases of equipment to remove, dispose of, and replace infested trees located in areas designated under subsection (c) of this section.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.    (i)    The Secretary shall establish procedures for a person to apply for a grant from the Fund.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 16 - Spay/neuter Fund|Section 2-1601 - Definitions [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 561 AND 562 OF 2013 //    (a)    In this  subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Advisory Board” means the Spay/Neuter Fund Advisory Board established under  § 2–1604 of this subtitle.    (c)    “Fund” means the Spay/Neuter Fund established under § 2–1602 of this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 16 - Spay/neuter Fund|Section 2-1603 - Fees on Dog and Cat Food [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 561 AND 562 OF 2013 //    (a)    (1)    In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall establish a fee on each brand name or product name of commercial feed that is:            (i)    Prepared and distributed for consumption by a dog or cat; and            (ii)    Registered in the State under § 6–107 of this article.        (2)    The fee established under this subsection is:            (i)    From October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, inclusive, $50;            (ii)    From October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015, inclusive, $75; and            (iii)    After September 30, 2015, $100.    (b)    The fee established under subsection (a) of this section shall be paid by the person registering the commercial feed in accordance with the collection and reporting guidelines established by the Department by regulation.    (c)    Any fee collected under this section shall be paid into the Fund.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 16 - Spay/neuter Fund|Section 2-1604 - Spay/neuter Advisory Board [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 561 AND 562 OF 2013 //    (a)    There is a Spay/Neuter Advisory Board.    (b)    The Advisory Board consists of:        (1)    The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee; and        (2)    The following members, appointed by the Secretary:            (i)    One representative of a private animal shelter;            (ii)    One veterinarian;            (iii)    One representative of a local animal control agency;            (iv)    One representative of the pet food industry; and            (v)    Two representatives of animal welfare advocacy organizations.    (c)    The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Advisory Board.    (d)    The Department shall provide staff support for the Advisory Board.    (e)    A member of the Advisory Board:        (1)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Board; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (f)    The Advisory Board shall advise the Department with respect to:        (1)    The administration of the Fund;        (2)    The solicitation and evaluation of competitive grant proposals;        (3)    Appropriate additional standards for grant proposals;        (4)    Additional relevant data that the Department should require from local animal shelters and appropriate animal control organizations;        (5)    The adoption of regulations that implement this subtitle; and        (6)    Any other appropriate matter with respect to the implementation of the Fund in the discretion of the Department.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 16 - Spay/neuter Fund|Section 2-1605 - Regulations [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 561 AND 562 OF 2013 //    The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1701 - "Animal Shelter" Defined

    In this subtitle, “animal shelter” means:        (1)    A county or municipal animal control facility;        (2)    An organization that contracts with a county or municipality for animal control; or        (3)    An organization that shelters animals and has received a grant from the Spay/Neuter Fund under Subtitle 16 of this title during the previous year.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1702 - Legislative Findings and Intent

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that animal shelters perform an integral community service.    (b)    It is the intent of the General Assembly to enhance animal shelter services by promoting humane animal sheltering policies and strengthening community safety.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1703 - Written Veterinary Care Protocol Required

    (a)    On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall   establish a written veterinary care protocol for dogs and cats that is consistent with guidelines set forth in the most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters with respect to:        (1)    Basic care;        (2)    Sanitation;        (3)    Population management;        (4)    Disease control and prevention;        (5)    Behavioral health and mental well–being; and        (6)    Euthanasia.    (b)    The written veterinary care protocol shall include:        (1)    Standards that are necessary to protect   sheltered dogs’ and cats’ health, safety, and well–being; and        (2)    A plan for:            (i)    Quality of life enrichment;            (ii)    Veterinary care;            (iii)    Prevention and control of contagious and other diseases; and            (iv)    Any other health and environmental factors that materially affect  sheltered dogs’ and cats’ health, safety, and well–being.    (c)    An animal shelter may disregard its written veterinary care protocol for a dog or cat that is deemed to be too vicious or dangerous to permit safe handling.    (d)    An animal shelter shall update its written veterinary care protocol as necessary to reasonably accommodate any subsequent updates to the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.    (e)    On request, an animal shelter shall make its written veterinary care protocol available to the public and the Department.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1704 - Posting and Following Written Protocol for Reclaiming Animals; Annual Summary of Intake and Disposition Data

    (a)    On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter’s Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter’s facility:        (1)    A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes:            (i)    The minimum holding period for stray animals;            (ii)    The hours of operation during which an animal may be reclaimed by the animal’s owner or caregiver;            (iii)    The fees associated with reclaiming an animal; and            (iv)    Any identification or documentation that must be provided to the animal shelter before an animal may be reclaimed; and        (2)    An annual summary of intake and disposition data reported to the Department in accordance with § 2–1602 of this title.    (b)    An animal shelter shall follow its written protocol for reclaiming animals.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1705 - Standards of Care

    (a)    On or before January 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt minimum standards of care for dogs and cats in animal shelters that are consistent with:        (1)    The most recent Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters; and        (2)    The most recent guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters prepared by the Professional Animal Workers of Maryland.    (b)    An animal shelter shall follow the minimum standards of care adopted by the Department.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1706 - Regulations

    On or before January 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt regulations to enforce this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 17 - Animal Shelters|Section 2-1707 - Civil Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $500.    (b)    The criminal penalties under Title 12, Subtitle 1 of this article do not apply to this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 18 - Pollinator Habitat Plans|Section 2-1801 - Pollinator Habitat Plan

    (a)    In this section, “neonicotinoid pesticide” has the meaning stated in § 5–2A–01 of this article.    (b)    (1)    On or before July 1, 2017, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Environmental Service, and the State Highway Administration, in consultation with the Department, each shall establish a pollinator habitat plan.        (2)    A pollinator habitat plan required under this subsection:            (i)    Shall include best management practices for the designation, maintenance, creation, enhancement, and restoration of pollinator habitat areas;            (ii)    Shall be as protective of pollinators as the Department’s managed pollinator protection plan;            (iii)    May not require an action on land that is inconsistent with any federal, State, or local law, regulation, rule, or guidance that applies to the land;            (iv)    May not require the creation of pollinator habitat on productive farmland; and            (v)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, may not allow the use of the following pesticides, seeds, or plants in an area designated or created as a pollinator habitat area in accordance with a pollinator habitat plan:                1.    Neonicotinoid pesticides;                2.    Pesticides labeled as toxic to bees or other pollinators; or                3.    Seeds or plants treated with a neonicotinoid pesticide.        (3)    (i)    Pesticides labeled as toxic to bees or other pollinators that are not neonicotinoid pesticides may be used in an area designated or created as a pollinator habitat area under a pollinator habitat plan if the Secretary of Health determines that the use is necessary to respond to a specific instance of threat to public health.            (ii)    A pollinator habitat plan required under this subsection may not restrict a farmer, or a person working under the supervision of a farmer, from using the pesticides, seeds, or plants specified under paragraph (2)(v) of this subsection for agricultural purposes, including:                1.    Crop production;                2.    Livestock;                3.    Poultry;                4.    Equine; and                5.    Noncrop agricultural fields.    (c)    The Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Environmental Service, and the State Highway Administration each shall:        (1)    On or before September 1, 2017, make available to the public on its Web site the pollinator habitat plan established in accordance with subsection (b) of this section; and        (2)    On or before July 1, 2018, implement the pollinator habitat plan established in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  2-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 2 - Department of Agriculture|Subtitle 19 - Maryland Healthy Soils Program|Section 2-1901 - General Consideration

    (a)    (1)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Healthy soils” means the continuing capacity of soil to:            (i)    Function as a biological system;            (ii)    Increase soil organic matter;            (iii)    Improve soil structure and water and nutrient holding capacity; and            (iv)    Sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.        (3)    “Program” means the Maryland Healthy Soils Program.    (b)    There is a Maryland Healthy Soils Program.    (c)    The purpose of the Program is to:        (1)    Improve the health, yield, and profitability of the soils of the State;        (2)    Increase biological activity and carbon sequestration in the soils of the State by promoting practices based on emerging soil science, including planting mixed cover crops, adopting no–till or low–till farming practices, and rotation grazing; and        (3)    Promote widespread use of healthy soils practices among farmers in the State.    (d)    To carry out the purposes of the Program, the Department shall:        (1)    Provide incentives, including research, education, technical assistance, and, subject to available funding, financial assistance, to farmers to implement farm management practices that contribute to healthy soils; and        (2)    Determine whether the Program may be implemented in a manner to enhance other State and federal programs that provide financial assistance to farmers.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  3-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 3 - Regulation of Livestock and Poultry|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Infectious and Contagious Livestock and Poultry Diseases|Section 3-101 - General Powers and Responsibilities of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary shall protect the health of the domestic animals of the State from all contagious or infectious diseases. For this purpose, the Secretary may:        (1)    Adopt and enforce quarantine, sanitary, or other rules and regulations he deems necessary;        (2)    Make and prosecute diligent inquiries in the several counties to ascertain the exact condition of the health of the livestock; and        (3)    Notwithstanding § 3–102 of this subtitle, prohibit the importation from another state of any animal he has reason to believe is infected with or has been exposed to a contagious or infectious disease and detain the animal at any place for inspection or quarantine.    (b)    The Secretary may establish, maintain, and enforce a quarantine order if he determines it is urgent and necessary for the prompt performance of the provisions provided in this section.    (c)    The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations governing the importation of domestic animals into the State from another state.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall maintain all animal health diagnostic or analytical reports and reports filed under an animal health program established by the Secretary in a manner that protects the identity of the animal owner.        (2)    (i)    If the Secretary determines that the disclosure is necessary to protect the public health or prevent the spread of an infectious or contagious disease, the Secretary may disclose identifying information.            (ii)    In determining whether disclosure is necessary to protect the public health or prevent the spread of an infectious or contagious disease, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  3-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 3 - Regulation of Livestock and Poultry|Subtitle 1 - Regulation of Infectious and Contagious Livestock and Poultry Diseases|Section 3-102 - Quarantine by Governor

    If the Secretary presents facts to the Governor showing the existence of any contagious or infectious disease among domestic animals of another state, the Governor, by proclamation, may declare any state or any geographical area of it, in quarantine. During the quarantine no person may bring into the State from a quarantined area any animal of the kind so infected.