Ch. 550                                    1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

the signs remain posted for a certain period after the application; making certain
stylistic changes; and generally relating to pesticide applicators.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Agriculture
Section 5-206, 5-207, and 5-208
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1985 Replacement Volume and 1993 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Agriculture

Section 5-207.1

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1985 Replacement Volume and 1993 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL 'ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Agriculture

5-206.

(a)     The Secretary shall establish, by rule or regulation, qualifications for licensing
and certification in each category established by § 5-207 to assure competence and
responsibility in the application of pesticides.

(b)     The Secretary may issue licenses, permits, and certificates only to an applicant
who meets the requirements established by the Department.

(c)     The Secretary may establish the conditions under which licenses, permits, and
certificates may be revoked [or], suspended, REINSTATED, OR RENEWED.

(d)     The Secretary may establish minimum requirements for financial
responsibility for all damages which may be incurred in the commercial application of
pesticides.

5-207.

(a) (1) Each pest control consultant, pest control applicator, or public agency
applicator shall obtain an annual certificate indicating competence in one or more
established categories from the Secretary.

(2) Each private applicator shall obtain a certificate which shall require
periodic renewal as determined by the Secretary.

(b) (1) Each application for a certificate by a pest control consultant or pest
control applicator shall be accompanied by a $50 certificate fee plus $25 for each category
in excess of one.

(3) Each application for a private applicator certificate shall be
accompanied by a fee of $7.

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