Section 1335. Mitigation.
(a) Operator compliance as mitigating factor.--An agricultural operator using food processing residuals in the course of a normal farming operation that is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this article, regulations promulgated under this article and orders issued under this article shall be afforded appropriate consideration as a mitigating factor in any action arising from the use of food processing residuals in a normal farming operation.
(b) Hauler or broker compliance as mitigating factor.--A commercial food processing residuals hauler or commercial food processing residuals broker that is properly certified under this article and in compliance with all applicable provisions of this article, regulations promulgated under this article and orders issued under this article shall be afforded appropriate consideration as a mitigating factor in any action arising from the storage, transfer, transport or land application of food processing residuals in a normal farming operation by the commercial food processing residuals hauler or commercial food processing residuals broker.
(1335 added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)
Compiler's Note: See section 37(3) of Act 21 of 2026 in the appendix to this act for special provisions relating to effective date.