Md. Code Regs. 15.05.02.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 15.05.02.07 - Notification of Space Spraying

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.

Md. Code Regs. 15.05.02.07

Regulations .07 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 11, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 388); adopted permanently effective May 3, 1999 (26:9 Md. R. 730)