Are nutrient management consultants required to do plans for dog kennels and biomedical research facilities under the new regulations?
A. No. Dog kennels and biomedical research facilities are not considered “agricultural operations.” Waste management for these types of facilities is under the jurisdiction of other agencies, not the Maryland Department of Agriculture. (Source: Louise Lawrence, Office of Resource Conservation, MD Dept.
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