Environment - Stormwater Management for Agritourism

Summary

The bill directs the Maryland Department of the Environment to create regulations and a model ordinance that require local stormwater programs to enforce stormwater rules on farms and agritourism sites, with input from soil conservation districts. It also orders Montgomery County and its Soil Conservation District to evaluate how stormwater plans are reviewed and report their findings by the end of 2026. The goal is to improve water quality while giving flexibility for agricultural operations.

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