An act relating to administration and enforcement of agricultural water quality requirements

This bill transfers authority for administering and enforcing agricultural water quality regulations from the Vermont Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of Natural Resources. It establishes a new subchapter defining agricultural waste, including fertilizers, pesticides, and livestock waste, and sets specific thresholds for classifying farms as small, medium, or large based on livestock numbers and land use. The legislation requires all farms to comply with water quality standards designed to prevent agricultural waste from entering state waters, drinking water, or groundwater through best management practices.