True or False: Local ordinances can be more strict than Act 38 regulations.

Local ordinances can indeed be stricter than Act 38 regulations. Act 38 of 2005 sets the statewide framework for nutrient management and applies certain minimum standards. However, local jurisdictions have the authority to enact regulations and ordinances that can impose more stringent requirements than those established by state law, provided these are relevant to local agricultural practices and environmental conditions. This is particularly important in areas where local environmental concerns require additional protections beyond what state regulations offer.

The notion that local ordinances must adhere strictly to Act 38, without the flexibility to implement more rigorous standards, does not capture the full scope of local governance. Local authorities may choose to address specific community needs or environmental challenges through their regulatory frameworks, which can exceed the baseline established by state legislation.