A. The Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement. The agreement, among other things, shall obligate the applicant to:
- (1) Establish, construct, or install utilities in accordance with the jurisdictions permit specifications;
- (2) Maintain the utility for at least five years from date of completion;
- (3) Bind any successor in title for the life of the project as specified in the agreement; and
- (4) Provide any required funds for the project.
- B. Before the Department executes a cost-sharing agreement with a farm tenant, it shall obtain the consent of the landlord to the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Authority: Agriculture Article, §2-103; State Finance and Procurement Article, §14-704; Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: April 17, 2023 (50:7 Md. R. 302)