(a) (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) The Department shall adopt regulations that establish criteria for approved training programs.
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