New Poultry Waste Regulations Starting January 12 By WMDT STAFF -- WMDT 1/6/2009

Poultry farmers will soon be facing new waste regulations. Starting January 12, about 200 of the State's largest chicken farms will be more closely examined.

They will have to pay for discharge permits and adhere to tighter regulations. One change may actually help farmers, officials will allow permit transfers between owners. Farmers would face potential fines if they violate the new rules.

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