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MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 8 - Nuisance Bird Law|Section 5-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Cooperator” means any person or federal, State or local government agency.    (c)    “Nuisance birds” means red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), common grackles (Quiscalus quiscula), brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater), starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), and exotic species as determined by the Secretary when causing or about to cause economic losses to agriculture in the State.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 8 - Nuisance Bird Law|Section 5-802 - Powers and Duties of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary may conduct research to determine population trends or economic losses to agriculture caused by nuisance birds, and may develop and implement a plan of action for their control.    (b)    The Secretary may demonstrate procedures or render technical assistance for the management of any nuisance birds.    (c)    Any actions taken by the Secretary will be performed so as to protect human life, domestic animals, and other wildlife.    (d)    The Secretary shall adopt means and methods of control of nuisance birds.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 8 - Nuisance Bird Law|Section 5-803 - Investigation of Complaint

    The Secretary, upon receipt of a complaint of a nuisance bird problem, may make an investigation to determine the degree and type of assistance required. If necessary after the investigation, the Secretary shall recommend approved means and methods of population management.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 8 - Nuisance Bird Law|Section 5-804 - Cooperation With Other Agencies; Special Nuisance Bird Fund

    (a)    The Secretary shall cooperate with federal agencies, other State agencies, other states, and other persons in carrying out the duties imposed upon him by this subtitle.    (b)    Any money received from any cooperator or person shall be deposited in a special nuisance bird fund and be used to defray partially the expense of administering this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 9 - Antifouling Paints|Section 5-901 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Acceptable release rate” means a measured release rate equal to or less than 5.0 micrograms per square centimeter per day at steady state conditions determined in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency testing procedure, as outlined in the Agency’s call-in notice of July 29, 1986 on tributyltin in antifouling paints under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.    (c)    “Antifouling paint” means a compound, coating, paint, or treatment applied or used for the purpose of controlling freshwater or marine fouling organisms on vessels.    (d)    “Commercial boatyard” means:        (1)    A facility that engages for hire in the construction, storage, maintenance, repair, or refurbishing of vessels; or        (2)    An independent marine maintenance contractor who engages in any of the activities under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (e)    “Tributyltin compound” means any organotin compound that has 3 normal butyl groups attached to a tin atom and with or without an anion, such as chloride, fluoride, or oxide.    (f)    (1)    “Vessel” means a watercraft or other contrivance used as a means of transportation on water, whether self-propelled or otherwise.        (2)    “Vessel” includes barges and tugs.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 9 - Antifouling Paints|Section 5-902 - Distribution, Possession, Sale, Application, etc., of Antifouling Paint Containing Tributyltin Compound

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not distribute, possess, sell, offer for sale, use, or offer for use any antifouling paint containing a tributyltin compound.        (2)    A person may not distribute, possess, sell, offer for sale, use, or offer for use any substance that contains a tributyltin compound in concentrated form and that is labeled for mixing with paint by the user to produce an antifouling paint for use on a vessel.    (b)    (1)    A person may distribute or sell an antifouling paint containing a tributyltin compound with an acceptable release rate to the owner or agent of a commercial boatyard.        (2)    The owner or agent of a commercial boatyard may possess and apply or purchase for application an antifouling paint containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate, if the antifouling paint:            (i)    Is applied only within a commercial boatyard; and            (ii)    Is applied only to vessels exceeding 25 meters in length or that have aluminum hulls.    (c)    This section does not prohibit the sale, use, distribution, or possession of an antifouling paint containing a tributyltin compound, if the antifouling paint:        (1)    Is in a spray can of 16 ounces or less;        (2)    Is commonly referred to as an outboard or lower drive unit paint; and        (3)    Has an acceptable release rate.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 9 - Antifouling Paints|Section 5-903 - Subtitle Not Infringement on Interstate Commerce

    This subtitle does not infringe on interstate commerce, and out-of-state vessels that have an antifouling paint containing a tributyltin compound in excess of an acceptable release rate may travel and dock in State waters.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 9 - Antifouling Paints|Section 5-904 - Regulations

    The Secretary shall adopt regulations before September 15, 1987 to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 9 - Antifouling Paints|Section 5-905 - Seizure and Forfeiture

    (a)    The Department may seize any antifouling paint or any substance described in § 5-902(a)(2) of this subtitle that is held for sale or distribution, used, or possessed in violation of this subtitle.    (b)    Any antifouling paint or any substance described in § 5-902(a)(2) of this subtitle seized by the Department under this section is deemed forfeited to the State.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 9 - Antifouling Paints|Section 5-906 - Penalty

    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 10 - Nuisance Insects|Section 5-1001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Fund” means the Nuisance Insects Fund.    (c)    (1)    “Nuisance insect” means an insect that is determined by the Secretary to pester or annoy only humans.        (2)    “Nuisance insect” does not include:            (i)    An insect that is a threat to the health of humans, animals, or plants; or            (ii)    A pollinator.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 10 - Nuisance Insects|Section 5-1002 - Legislative Findings

    The General Assembly finds that the proliferation of certain species of insects, including the group Simulium jenningsi, commonly known as black flies, while not posing a direct threat to the health of humans, animals, or plants, may constitute a public and common nuisance on land and waters used for recreation, employment, and tourism.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 10 - Nuisance Insects|Section 5-1003 - Program to Control or Eliminate Nuisance Insects

    (a)    (1)    Subject to available funding in the State budget and subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary may implement a program to use Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis to control or eliminate nuisance insects in the State.        (2)    The program shall be implemented on:            (i)    State–owned property;            (ii)    Property owned by a local government with the consent of the local government; and            (iii)    Private property with the consent of the property owner.        (3)    To carry out the program, the Secretary may:            (i)    Treat property with an aerial spraying or backpack spraying of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis;            (ii)    Conduct field studies to determine the need for, location, and time of spraying;            (iii)    Schedule spraying when the conditions are optimal for ingestion by nuisance insects;            (iv)    Notify appropriate persons of the date and location of an upcoming spraying; and            (v)    Review the effectiveness of spraying.    (b)    Notice provided under subsection (a)(3)(iv) of this section shall, at a minimum, be:        (1)    Provided to:            (i)    Local press outlets;            (ii)    County and local governments that are in the area that will be affected by the spraying;            (iii)    Emergency responders and associated agencies that service the area that will be affected by the spraying; and            (iv)    The local riverkeeper for the area that will be affected by the spraying; and        (2)    Posted on appropriate social media sites.    (c)    (1)    The Secretary may carry out a project to use Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis to control or eliminate nuisance insects under this section if the county or municipality in which the nuisance insects are located agrees to pay 50% of the costs associated with the project.        (2)    The Secretary shall remit any payment from a county or municipality received under this subsection to the Comptroller for deposit to the Nuisance Insects Fund, established under § 5–1004 of this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 10 - Nuisance Insects|Section 5-1004 - Nuisance Insects Fund

    (a)    There is a Nuisance Insects Fund.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to facilitate the control or elimination of nuisance insects in the State.    (c)    The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall administer the Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Any money distributed to the Fund under § 5–1003(b) of this subtitle;        (2)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (f)    The Fund may be used only to cover the actual, documented direct and indirect costs associated with controlling or eliminating nuisance insects in accordance with a program implemented under § 5–1003 of this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  5-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control|Subtitle 10 - Nuisance Insects|Section 5-1005 - Regulations

    The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-102 - Administration

    The State Chemist shall administer the provisions of this subtitle subject to the supervision of the Secretary.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-104 - Rules and Regulations

    The Secretary may adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary to secure the efficient administration of this subtitle. No rule or regulation may be adopted, amended, or repealed unless a public hearing is held on the proposal, and notice of the hearing is given in at least two trade papers of general circulation at least 20 days in advance.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-105 - Publication of Information Concerning Commercial Feed

    The Secretary shall publish at least annually, in any form he deems proper: (1) information concerning the distribution of commercial feeds; (2) data on the production and use of commercial feeds as he considers advisable; and (3) a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds distributed in the State as compared with the analyses guaranteed in the registration and on the label. The published information concerning production and use of commercial feeds may not disclose the operations of any person.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-106 - Inspection, Sampling, Testing, and Analyses of Commercial Feed

    (a)    The Secretary shall sample, inspect, test and make analyses of commercial feed distributed in the State at any time and place and to the extent the Secretary considers necessary to ensure compliance with this subtitle.    (b)    The Secretary shall adopt the methods of sampling and analysis from sources, such as the journal of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, or methods that insure representative sampling and accurate examination.    (c)    In determining for administrative purposes whether a commercial feed is deficient in any component, the Secretary shall be guided solely by the official sample obtained and analyzed as provided by this section.    (d)    When inspection and analysis of an official sample indicates a commercial feed is adulterated, misbranded, or does not contain an enzyme or other additive in accordance with § 6-107.1 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall forward the results of the analysis to the person who registers the product and the person from whom the sample is taken. The Secretary shall furnish the distributor with a portion of the sample concerned within 30 days if he requests it.    (e)    The Secretary may enter on any public or private premises, including any transportation vehicle, during regular business hours to obtain access to commercial feeds or to records relating to their distribution.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-107 - Registration

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a distributor shall register each brand name or product name of commercial feed before distributing it in the State. Customer–formula feeds and contract feeds are exempt from registration if the registration fee is paid on the commercial feeds which they contain.    (b)    The registration application for commercial feeds shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Secretary, and shall also be accompanied by a label or other printed matter describing the product if requested by the Secretary. The application shall include the information required by §§ 6–109, 6–110, and 6–111 of this subtitle. When the Secretary has approved the registration, he shall furnish a copy to the applicant.    (c)    The annual registration fee for each commercial feed distributed in the State is $50. Customer–formula feeds and contract feeds are exempt if the registration fee is paid on the commercial feeds which they contain.    (d)    Each registration expires April 30 each year.    (e)    Provided the product label has not been altered or changed, a distributor may not be required to register any brand of commercial feed which has been registered under this subtitle by another person.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-107.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-107.1 - Reduction of Phosphorus in Poultry Waste

    (a)    By December 31, 2000, all contract feed that is fed to chickens must include phytase or other enzyme or additive that reduces phosphorus in poultry waste to the maximum extent that is commercially and biologically feasible.    (b)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to monitor compliance with subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    If the Secretary determines that the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section have a significant detrimental effect on poultry production or the poultry market, the Secretary shall:        (1)    Suspend the program for a reasonable period of time; or        (2)    Recommend to the General Assembly that the requirement be modified or terminated.    (d)    In developing regulations under subsection (b) of this section and in making a determination under subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Delmarva poultry industry, the Maryland Farm Bureau, and the University of Maryland Department of Animal and Avian Science.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-107.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-107.2 - Assessments on Commercial Equine Feed

    (a)    The Secretary may establish an assessment of up to $6 per ton on commercial equine feed that is sold in Maryland.    (b)    The assessment shall be paid by the person registering the feed according to the collection and reporting guidelines established by the Secretary by regulation.    (c)    Any assessments collected shall be paid into the Maryland Horse Industry Fund as provided in § 2–708.2 of this article.    (d)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to:        (1)    Allow a person who purchases commercial equine feed in the State to request reimbursement of any assessment that was paid on the feed; and        (2)    Require that a purchaser of feed be notified, at the point of sale, of the possibility of reimbursement.    (e)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, any funds collected under this section may be used only for education, research, and promotional materials and activities intended to benefit the Maryland equine industry.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-107.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-107.3 - Sale of Commercial Feed for Use as Poultry Feed

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not use, sell, or distribute for use or sale within the State any commercial feed intended for use as poultry feed that contains:        (1)    Roxarsone; or        (2)    Any other additive that contains arsenic.    (b)    A person may use, sell, or distribute for use or sale within the State any commercial feed intended for use as poultry feed that contains histostat.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-108 - Refusal or Cancellation of Registration; Changes in Guarantee of Composition of Registered Feed

    (a)    The Secretary may refuse to register any commercial feed not in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle. He may cancel the registration of any commercial feed subsequently found not to be in compliance with any provision of this subtitle. However, no registration may be refused or canceled until the applicant or registrant has been given opportunity to be heard before the Secretary and to amend his application or the Secretary may allow the feed to be processed so that it complies with the requirements of this subtitle.    (b)    The Secretary may permit a change in the guarantee of either chemical or ingredient composition of a registered commercial feed, if there is satisfactory evidence that the change would not result in a lowering of the feeding value of the product for the purpose for which it is designed.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-109 - Commercial Feed to Be Labeled; Contents of Label; Placement

    (a)    Any commercial feed, except customer-formula feed or contract feed, distributed in the State shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information:        (1)    The net weight;        (2)    The name or brand under which the commercial feed is distributed;        (3)    The common or usual name of each ingredient used in manufacturing the commercial feed, unless the Secretary by rule or regulation, permits the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients which perform the same function;        (4)    The name and address of the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed; and        (5)    The guaranteed analysis of the commercial feed, listing the minimum percentage of crude protein, minimum percentage of crude fat, and maximum percentage of crude fiber, for mineral feeds the list shall include the following if added: minimum and maximum percentage of calcium (Ca), minimum percentage of phosphorous (P), minimum percentage of iodine (I), and minimum and maximum percentage of salt (NaCl). Other substances or elements, determinable by laboratory methods, may be guaranteed if permission of the Secretary is obtained. If any feed nutrient is guaranteed, it shall be subject to inspection and analysis in accordance with the methods and rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary. Products distributed solely as mineral or vitamin supplements and guaranteed as specified in this section need not show guarantees for protein, fat, or fiber.    (b)    When distributed in the State in bags or other containers, commercial feed shall bear the label placed on or affixed to the container. When distributed in bulk, the label shall accompany delivery and be furnished to the distributee at the time of delivery.
MD. Agriculture Code Ann. §  6-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Agriculture|Title 6 - Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials|Subtitle 1 - Maryland Commercial Feed Law|Section 6-110 - Labeling of Customer-Formula or Contract Feed; Information Required on Invoice

    Each customer-formula feed or contract feed shall be labeled by invoice. The invoice, delivery ticket, or both shall accompany delivery, be supplied to the distributee at the time of delivery, and bear the following information:         (1)    Name and address of the mixer;        (2)    Name and address of the distributee;        (3)    Date of distribution; and        (4)    Number of pounds and name of each registered commercial feed used in the mixture and number of pounds and name of every other feed ingredient added.