Terms Used In Virginia Code > Title 62.1 > Chapter 3.8 > Article 2 - Nutrient Management Plans for Chesapeake Bay Cropland

• Chesapeake Bay cropland: means cropland in the Commonwealth located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed on which fertilizer, manure, sewage sludge, or another compound containing nitrogen or phosphorous is applied. See Virginia Code 62.1-44.120
• Department: means the Department of Conservation and Recreation. See Virginia Code 62.1-44.120
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• Nutrient management plan: means a plan prepared by a certified nutrient management planner pursuant to § 10. See Virginia Code 62.1-44.120
• Operator: means any person who exercises managerial control over Chesapeake Bay cropland. See Virginia Code 62.1-44.120
• Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230