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Enforcement Actions
Click on any of the links below for more details on each program's enforcement activities: Environmental Protection Consumer and Animal Health Protection Plant Industries and Pest Management
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION In 2011, MDA issued 1,276 warnings to farmers who failed to file their AIRs by the March 1 deadline, followed by 439 notices of pending fines resulting in $13,250 in fines for nutrient management violations. Ninety-eight percent of Maryland farmers submitted annual implementation reports for the latest reporting period showing that they implemented their plans. To verify that farmers' nutrient application records and receipts were in line with the nutrient management plans, MDA conducted 450 on-farm inspections in 2011, issued 65 warnings to correct major violations and documented and issued timelines for minor violations to be corrected. MDA collected $1,400 in fines against four farmers who failed to take corrective actions in a timely manner. In 2010, MDA issued 1,367 warnings to farmers who failed to file their AIRs by the March 1 deadline, followed by 473 notices of pending fines resulting in $9,000 in fines for nutrient management violations. Ninety-seven percent of Maryland farmers submitted annual implementation reports for the latest reporting period showing that they implemented their plans. To verify that farmers' nutrient application records and receipts were in line with the nutrient management plans, MDA conducted 412 on-farm inspections in 2010, issued 167 warnings to correct major violations and documented and issued timelines for minor violations to be corrected. MDA collected $1,150 in fines against four farmers who failed to take corrective actions in a timely manner. In 2009, MDA issued over 1,800 warnings followed by 144 enforcement actions resulting in $37,900 in fines for nutrient management violations. Ninety-nine (99) percent of Maryland farmers submitted annual implementation reports for the latest reporting period showing that they implemented their plans. To verify that farmers' nutrient application records and receipts were in line with the nutrient management plans, MDA conducted 400 on-farm inspections in 2009. Sixty-nine percent of the farmers audited passed their inspections and MDA is working to bring the remaining operations into full compliance. In 2008, MDA issued 1,700 warning letters to farmers who failed to file the AIRs, followed by 680 notifications of pending fines. Fines have been levied against 144 farmers who remain out of compliance.
CONSUMER SERVICES AND ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION July 12, 2011 - February 27, 2012 April 12, 2011 - July 11, 2011 September 19, 2009 - April 12, 2010 September 16, 2008 - January 20, 2009 November 16, 2007 - January 15, 2008
All EHV-1 Test Results at Laurel Park Are Negative – Hold Order is Lifted (November 26, 2008) MDA Places Investigational Hold Order on Laurel Park Barn (November 12, 2008) Westminster Livestock Auction Operator Signs Consent Agreement (June 16, 2008) Charged with Violations of Maryland Animal Health Law (May 28, 2008) MDA Investigates Animal Treatment at Westminster Livestock Auction Market (May 7, 2008)
January 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012 October 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011 July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011 April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011 (Revised) January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011 (Revised) October 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010 January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010 Maryland Revokes Veterinarian’s License (May 8, 2009) November 21 - March 31, 2008
PLANT INDUSTRIES AND PLANT MANAGEMENT
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Charles County for the First Time (September 4, 2008) Plant Quarantines: MDA and the federal government can issue quarantines to prevent the sale or movement of a certain type of plant material. The introduction of a new or dangerous regulated disease or pest, such as the emerald ash borer, could devastate the state's industry, backyard landscapes, interstate and international plant trade, and the environment in general. Prince George's and Charles counties are under a state quarantine that prevents the movement of any ash trees, ash materials or hardwood firewood out of the county for the forseeable future.
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