2013 Maryland Code
AGRICULTURE
§ 5-209 - Supervision by certified persons
§5-209.
Each commercial application of a pesticide shall be under the supervision of a certified pest control applicator or certified public agency applicator who is responsible and liable for the application. Each application of a restricted use pesticide by a certified private applicator shall be done under his supervision, and he is responsible and liable for the application.
§ 5-209 - 1. Employee training programs
(a) Registration of employees; completion of required program. --
(1) A licensee or permittee shall register with the Department any employee who performs pest control.
(2) Within 30 days after employment, and before registration, an employee, other than a certified applicator, shall successfully complete training approved by the Department.
(3) An employee who has not successfully completed training in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection may only apply pesticides if a certified applicator or registered employee is physically present at the time and place the pesticide is applied by the employee.
(b) Regulations establishing criteria. -- The Department shall adopt regulations that establish criteria for approved training programs.
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