ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 430

SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of Maryland
read as follows:

Article -Agriculture

5-207.

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

(b)     Each application for a certificate by a pest control consultant or pest
control applicator shall be accompanied by a [$65] $75 certificate fee plus $25 for
each category in excess of one. Each application for a private applicator certificate
shall be accompanied by a fee of $7.

(c)      Each applicant for a pest control consultant certificate, pest control
applicator certificate, or public agency applicator certificate shall demonstrate
competence to consult on pest control or to apply pesticides safely in the State by
passing a written examination prepared and administered by the Department. There
shall be no charge for an initial examination, provided that each pest control
applicator or each pest control consultant shall pay $10 for each category of
examination after the initial examination. Each applicant for a private applicator
certificate shall pass an examination given by the Department. A private applicator
certificate is valid for 3 years and may be renewed by the certificate holder by
participation in training approved by the Department.

(d)     Each certificate shall be renewed upon payment of the certificate fee and
demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of pesticide use.

(e)     Each place of business engaged in the business of conducting pest control
shall obtain an annual license indicating the category of operation.

(f)      Each place of business engaged in the business of pest control or pest
control consulting shall pay to the Department an annual license fee of [$125] $150
and shall provide evidence of financial responsibility as required by the Department.

(g)     Each license shall be renewed upon payment of the license fee and
submission of proof of liability insurance.

(h) A person who sells or distributes a restricted use pesticide shall hold a
dealer permit from the Secretary.

(1)     Each application for a dealer permit shall be accompanied by a $25
permit fee.

(2)     Each dealer permit shall be renewed annually upon payment of the
permit fee.

(i) A public agency that applies a pesticide shall hold an annual public agency
permit from the Secretary.

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