Agriculture, Department Of
Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Agriculture - Farmers Markets - Advertising, Labeling, and Enforcement (Farmers Market Integrity Act) [SB-351]
Prohibiting a person from using the term "farmers market" to describe certain venues; prohibiting a person from selling farm and food products at a farmers market unless 75% of the products offered were grown or processed by the person or under the supervision of the person; authorizing a person operating or coordinating a farmers market to impose more stringent requirements than the provisions of the Act; establishing the Farmers Market Review Panel; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Panel; etc.
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Gettr Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition [SB-300]
Prohibiting the aerial application of chlorpyrifos on or after October 1, 2020; prohibiting the use of chlorpyrifos in the State on or after December 31, 2020; establishing the Pesticide Transition Fund to support Maryland farmers in the transition away from the use of chlorpyrifos and to support the work of the Pesticide Transition Task Force, including research on integrated pest management and implementation of the State's plan to transition away from the use of chlorpyrifos; establishing the Pesticide Transition Task Force; etc.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Valuation of Easement [SB-244]
Authorizing the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation to use a fair market value determined in accordance with certain provisions of law for up to 2 years after the date on which the Foundation was first requested in writing to purchase the easement.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Department of Agriculture - Maryland Made Promotion Fund [HB-305]
Establishing the Maryland Made Promotion Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; specifying the purpose of the Fund is to develop and promote the use of a "Maryland Made" logo to promote alcoholic beverages that are produced using ingredients grown in the State; specifying the contents of the Fund; requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund; authorizing the Department to establish an application process and charge a fee for the use of a certain logo; requiring a certain fee to be paid into the Fund; etc.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition [HB-229]
Prohibiting the aerial application of chlorpyrifos on or after October 1, 2020; prohibiting the use of chlorpyrifos in the State on or after December 31, 2020; establishing the Pesticide Transition Fund to support Maryland farmers in the transition away from the use of chlorpyrifos and to support the work of the Pesticide Transition Task Force, including research on integrated pest management and implementation of the State's plan to transition away from the use of chlorpyrifos; establishing the Pesticide Transition Task Force; etc.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Nutrient Management – Nonagricultural Fertilizer Application – Requirements and Penalties [HB-161]
Requiring each place of business at which a person is employed to apply fertilizer to certain nonagricultural property to have a certain certified professional fertilizer applicator on staff and be licensed annually by the Department of Agriculture; requiring an applicant for a license to submit an application on the form required by the Department and pay an application fee as set by the Department; and altering the application of a certain civil penalty to include the employer of a person who violates certain provisions of law.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Agriculture - Management-Intensive Farming and Grazing [SB-19]
Requiring the University of Maryland Extension to provide a dedicated extension agent to assist individuals with the adoption of management-intensive farming and grazing practices; requiring the Governor to provide at least $500,000 each year to support the Department of Agriculture's activities related to management-intensive farming and grazing, beginning in fiscal year 2022; authorizing the Department of Agriculture to use its allocation from the Bay Restoration Fund to fund management-intensive grazing activities; etc.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Secretary of Agriculture - Weed Control Law [SB-92]
Authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into an agreement with a county or other subdivision of the State to conduct surveys and perform other work related to noxious weeds or other plant species within the county or subdivision; providing that the agreement between the Secretary and the county or subdivision of the State may be terminated by either party on 30 days' written notice; and defining "subdivision of the State" to include a soil conservation district.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Agriculture - Maryland Egg Law - Revisions [SB-9]
Altering the scope of certain provisions of the Maryland Egg Law to include certain eggs produced from certain poultry; requiring shell eggs produced from poultry other than domesticated chickens to be sold by net quantity; authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct certain examinations, testing, and sampling for certain purposes; specifying that shell eggs are adulterated when the shell eggs are subjected to certain contamination or conditions; etc.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming. [SB-1984]
Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program. [HB-4004]
Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to programs and fees administered by the Department of Agriculture [HB-4118]
Relating to programs and fees administered by the Department of Agriculture
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. [SB-2136]
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to suspension of the activities of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board. [HB-3952]
Relating to suspension of the activities of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to programs to provide incentives for conserving water in outdoor landscapes. [HB-3717]
Relating to programs to provide incentives for conserving water in outdoor landscapes.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to an inspection program to deter cattle theft; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment. [HB-3707]
Relating to an inspection program to deter cattle theft; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force. [SB-1692]
Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. [SB-1675]
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty. [SB-1668]
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices. [SB-1744]
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices.