Md. Code, Agriculture § 5-2A-01
This is the official text of Md. Code, Agriculture § 5-2A-01, part of Maryland’s Code, Agriculture — regulates farming and agricultural commerce.
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§5–2A–01.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Certified applicator” has the meaning stated in § 5–201 of this title.
(c) “Neonicotinoid pesticide” means any pesticide containing a chemical belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals, including:
(1) Imidacloprid;
(2) Nithiazine;
(3) Acetamiprid;
(4) Clothianidin;
(5) Dinotefuran;
(6) Thiacloprid;
(7) Thiamethoxam; and
(8) Any other chemical designated by the Department as belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.
(d) “Restricted use pesticide” has the meaning stated in § 5–201 of this title.
(b) “Certified applicator” has the meaning stated in § 5–201 of this title.
(c) “Neonicotinoid pesticide” means any pesticide containing a chemical belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals, including:
(1) Imidacloprid;
(2) Nithiazine;
(3) Acetamiprid;
(4) Clothianidin;
(5) Dinotefuran;
(6) Thiacloprid;
(7) Thiamethoxam; and
(8) Any other chemical designated by the Department as belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.
(d) “Restricted use pesticide” has the meaning stated in § 5–201 of this title.
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