1. A. Urban Agricultural Producer.

   1. (1) The Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement that, among other things, obligates the applicant to:

      1. (a) Institute or install the project and to maintain it for the life of the project, that being, 5 years from the date of purchase or installation;
      2. (b) Use, follow, or maintain items acquired under the grant as recommended by the manufacturer to promote safe, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible practices;
      3. (c) Maintain capital improvements as constructed or installed under the grant based on manufacturer’s recommendations for the life of the project as specified within this Agreement;
      4. (d) Demonstrate that the project provides a measurable community benefit including, but not limited to, improving local food access; and
      5. (e) If necessary, provide additional funds on balances to institute or install the project beyond the awarded funding.
   2. (2) Before the Department executes a grant agreement with a farm tenant, the farm tenant shall obtain the landowner’s consent to proceed with the project as specified under the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.

2. B. Non-Profit Organization and Institutes of Higher Education. The Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement, that among other things, requires the entity to:

   1. (1) Outline the curriculum for each course being offered;
   2. (2) Outline each course being administered in-person, virtually, or combination of both; and
   3. (3) Indicate the number of attendees that have received the Program’s assistance.
   4. (4) Provide a final report to the Department within 90 days after the end of the grant cycle.

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)