Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 565 - Nutrient Management Rules
Section 001-565-10 - Farms Ceasing Operation - Closure of Manure Storage Structures

Manure storage structures, which includes storage pits, reception pits, lagoons, or pads, must be emptied of manure within twelve months after the date on which the active use of the structure ceased. The structures shall be managed and maintained at all times such that there is no discharge of manure to Waters of the State. The manure must be handled and disposed of in accordance with the farm's NMP or CNMP or as otherwise authorized by the Department.