Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 15. Maryland Department of Agriculture |
Subtitle 05. PESTICIDE USE CONTROL |
Chapter 15.05.02. Integrated Pest Management and Notification of Pesticide Use in a Public School Building or on School Grounds |
Sec. 15.05.02.07. Notification of Space Spraying
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A. Except as provided by Regulation .09 of this chapter, each school that intends to use space spraying in a school building shall provide written notice to each parent or guardian and staff member at least 1 week before the application.
B. The written notice shall be sent home with each student or provided to each staff member.
C. The notice shall:
(1) Be on a separate paper sheet at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches in size; and
(2) Contain:
(a) Common name of pesticide to be used;
(b) Location of space spraying;
(c) Planned date and time of space spraying;
(d) The following language: "The Office of Pesticide Programs of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has stated: `Where possible, persons who potentially are more sensitive, such as pregnant women and infants (less than 2 years old), should avoid any unnecessary pesticide exposure'";
(e) A brief description, approved by the Department, of the pesticide to be applied, if the pesticide is not addressed in the notice as provided by Regulation .04 of this chapter;
(f) A brief description of potential adverse effects based upon the material safety data sheet of the pesticide to be applied; and
(g) The name and telephone number of the contact person.