Maryland Adopts P-Based Nutrient Management
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implementation of the plan, plans
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failure to have a plan; a warning
for a first offense of not imple
menting a plan, followed by a fine
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Those who apply nutrients to
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enzyme that helps utilize the birds
uptake of phosphorus in order to
reduce the level in the litter.
There is to be money also to
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tive uses and markets for animal
waste.
Farmers are to receive tax cre
dits of up to $4,500 per year for
three years for costs related to
transitioning to phosphorus-based
nutrient management, and an addi
tional deducation for equipment
expenses related to poultry or
livestock manure spreading.
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the hiring of at least 110 field posi
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that reflected concern for the Plain
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Maryland, Gov. Glendening said,
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tremendous victory for all Mary
land families. As a direct result of
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lives of the children and families in
Maryland.”
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