(a) The Secretary shall establish, by rule or regulation, qualifications for licensing and certification in each category established by § 5–207 of this subtitle to assure competence and responsibility in the application of pesticides.
(b) The Secretary may issue licenses, permits, and certificates only to an applicant who meets the requirements established by the Department.
(c) The Secretary may establish the conditions under which licenses, permits, and certificates may be revoked, suspended, reinstated, or renewed.
(d) The Secretary may establish minimum requirements for financial responsibility for all damages which may be incurred in the commercial application of pesticides.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Pesticide and Pest Control
Subtitle 2 - Pesticide Applicator's Law
Section 5-202 - Gifts, Contributions, etc.; Receipt or Issuance of Grants or Contracts
Section 5-203 - Pesticide Fund
Section 5-204 - Duties of Secretary
Section 5-205 - Sampling and Inspection
Section 5-206 - Qualifications for Licenses; Issuance and Revocation; Financial Responsibility
Section 5-207 - Requirements -- Certificates, Fees, Permits, Etc
Section 5-207.1 - Additional Training; Reinstatement of Certification
Section 5-208.1 - Integrated Pest Management Systems in Schools and School Grounds
Section 5-209 - Supervision by Certified Persons
Section 5-209.1 - Employee Training Programs
Section 5-210 - Labels; Unlawful Use of Pesticide
Section 5-210.2 - Civil Penalties
Section 5-210.3 - Limitations on Employer