Section 5-210.5 - Restricted use pesticides. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-210.5. Restricted use pesticides.
 

(a)  "Cyclodiene termiticide" defined.- In this section, "cyclodiene termiticide" means chlordane (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8-octachloro-2, 3, 3a, 4, 7, 7a-hexahydro-4, 7-methanoindene), heptachlor (1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8-heptachloro-3a, 4, 7, 7a-tetrahydro-4, 7-methanoindene), aldrin (1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 10-hexachloro-1, 4, 4a, 5, 8, 8a-hexahydro-1, 4:5, 8-dimethanonaphthalene), and dieldrin (3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 9-hexachloro-1a, 2, 2a, 3, 6, 6a, 7, 7a-octahydro-2, 7:3, 6-dimethanonaphth (2, 3-b) oxirene) and related cyclodiene chemical compounds used for the control of termites. 

(b)  Restriction of use.-  

(1) On and after October 1, 1987, each cyclodiene termiticide distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this State shall be classified as a restricted use pesticide. 

(2) A person may distribute, sell, or offer for sale a cyclodiene termiticide only if: 

(i) The cyclodiene termiticide is designated as a restricted use pesticide in a manner determined by the Department; and 

(ii) The purchaser is a: 

1. Certified pesticide applicator; or 

2. Registered employee who has completed a course in termiticide application that is approved by the Department. 

(3) A cyclodiene termiticide applied by a licensee shall only be applied by: 

(i) A certified pesticide applicator; or 

(ii) A registered employee who has completed a course in termiticide application that is approved by the Department and is making the application under the direct supervision of a certified pesticide applicator. 

(c)  Adoption of regulations.- Before October 1, 1987, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section. 
 

[1987, ch. 693.]