§ 2-1801. Pollinator habitat plan
West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgricultureEffective: July 1, 2017
Effective: July 1, 2017
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-1801
§ 2-1801. Pollinator habitat plan
(a) In this section, “neonicotinoid pesticide” has the meaning stated in § 5-2A-01 of this article.
(b)(1) On or before July 1, 2017, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Environmental Service, and the State Highway Administration, in consultation with the Department, each shall establish a pollinator habitat plan.
(3)(i) Pesticides labeled as toxic to bees or other pollinators that are not neonicotinoid pesticides may be used in an area designated or created as a pollinator habitat area under a pollinator habitat plan if the Secretary of Health determines that the use is necessary to respond to a specific instance of threat to public health.
(c) The Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Environmental Service, and the State Highway Administration each shall:
Credits
Added by Acts 2016, c. 614, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 755, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 2-1801, MD AGRIC § 2-1801
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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