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Senate Bill 1029—The Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program
More Pollution Reduction, Sooner, Cheaper
One of several major bills passed by the 2013 Maryland Legislative General Assembly and supported by CBF was SB1029, the "Maryland Agricultural Certainty Program." The bill offers farmers who voluntarily meet 2025 water quality goals now (12 years ahead of schedule) flexibility when they meet any potential new laws and regulations. The program offers certainty that farmers are actually reducing pollution on their farms, and also gives farmers business certainty once they meet all water quality standards.
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Agriculture
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Chemical Contamination
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Land Use
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Sewage & Septic Systems
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Stormwater Runoff
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