Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 08 - TURF AND SEED
Chapter 15.08.04 - Turf Grass Certification
Section 15.08.04.03 - Applications to Participate in Program

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 15.08.04.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Field Eligibility Application.

(1) To establish the eligibility of a field to be used for the initial production of certified turf grass, a participant shall submit a preplow inspection application to the Department at least 15 days in advance of preparation or tilling of the proposed field.

(2) The Department may not approve the eligibility of a field unless all noxious weeds or persistent objectionable grasses are controlled.

(3) For warm season turf grass, a field shall be free of another warm season variety or kind for a period of 3 years.

B. Program Participation.

(1) After the Department has approved a field's eligibility to participate in the certification program, a participant shall submit to the Department:
(a) An application, available from the Department, that has been completed; and

(b) A map clearly establishing the location and identification of each field.

(2) The application and map shall be submitted to the Department by:
(a) August 1 for seeded turf grass planted from January 1 to June 30 of the current year;

(b) February 1 for seeded turf grass planted from July 1 to December 31 of the previous year;

(c) August 1 of each year for vegetative turf grass planted from January 1 to June 30 of the current year; and

(d) February 1 for established fields of vegetative turf grass.

(3) Late applications:
(a) May be accepted by the Department; and

(b) May not be accepted later than November 1 if due August 1, or May 1 if due February 1.

(4) The Department shall consider the submission of an application as indicating the applicant's intent to participate in the certification program.

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