1. A. An urban agricultural producer is eligible to apply for financial assistance under the program provided the person:

   1. (1) Is in compliance with the State’s Nutrient Management Law under Agriculture Article, §§8-801 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland; and
   2. (2) Agrees to complete a new farming training course, provides documentation of having completed a new farming training course, or participates in Department-approved continuing education programs.

2. B. A nonprofit organization or an institute of higher education is qualified to receive a grant if the Department determines that:

   1. (1) With respect to a nonprofit organization, the nonprofit organization is incorporated in or maintains its principal place of business in an urban area;
   2. (2) The entity will provide urban agricultural producers who receive grants under this Program direct training and ongoing technical assistance in accordance with a program certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Department; and
   3. (3) The entity works to increase the viability of urban farming and improve access to urban-grown foods.

Authority: Agriculture Article, §§2-2001 et seq.; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 325)

Regulation .02B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .04B amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .05A amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .06A amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)