Requiring director of environmental quality to establish best management practices for regulated agricultural activities

This law allows the Director of Environmental Quality to adopt agricultural general permits consisting of best management practices for regulated agricultural activities, which are considered the “most practical and effective means of reducing or preventing the discharge of pollutants by regulated agricultural activities.” In adopting agricultural best management practices, the director shall consider available technologies, environmental and public health, and economic impacts. These best management practices may impact how urban farms and gardens are allowed to operate, and owners should be mindful of these regulations.