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New Rule Requiring Best Management Practices

The Maine Department of Agriculture has proposed a rule that requires utilizing best management practices for growing crops to minimize cross contamination. This rule was adopted on March 25, 2010, and became effective on April 30, 2010.

Adopted Rule [PDF] [Word]

Provisionally Adopted Rule - Jan. 5, 2010 [PDF] [Word]

Proposed rule - Nov. 25, 2009 [PDF] [Word]

Notice of rule change - Nov. 24, 2009 [PDF]

 

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