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This bill revises Maryland's Pesticide and Pest Control Law, establishing comprehensive requirements for pesticide application across different categories. The bill defines key terms such as "certified applicator," "pest control," and "restricted use pesticide," and establishes clear guidelines for the application of general use and restricted use pesticides by commercial and private applicators. Specifically, commercial applications of general use pesticides must be performed by or under the supervision of certified pest control or public agency applicators, while restricted use pesticides can only be applied by certified pest control or public agency applicators. For private applications of restricted use pesticides, the bill allows certified private applicators to use the pesticides directly or to supervise a non-certified individual, provided the supervisor ensures specific federal requirements (40 C.F.R. § 171.201(B)(3)) are met. The bill also clarifies that certified pest control and public agency applicators are responsible and liable for the application of both general and restricted use pesticides, while certified private applicators are specifically liable for restricted use pesticide applications. The legislation will take effect on October 1, 2025, and repeals several obsolete provisions related to antifouling paints and specific termiticide regulations.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0249?ys=2025RS