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 […]
Section 6-112 – Distribution of Adulterated or Misbranded Feed
No person may distribute adulterated or misbranded feed.
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. […]
Section 6-112.1 – Commercial Feed
A person may not: (1) Adulterate or misbrand a commercial feed; (2) Distribute a commercial feed that is not registered with the Department; (3) Remove or dispose of a commercial feed in violation of a “stop sale” order issued under § 6–113 of this subtitle; or (4) Detach, alter, deface, or destroy, wholly or partially, any label or labeling […]
Section 5-507 – Identification of Apiary on Another Person’s Property; Abandoned Apiaries
(a) A beekeeper whose apiary is located on the property of any other person shall post in a conspicuous place in the apiary its identification number, as assigned by the Department, or other identification approved by the Department. (b) (1) The Department shall give to the owner of an abandoned apiary or to the owner of the property […]
Section 5-601 – Importation of San Juan Rabbits
A person may not possess or import into the State any live rabbit, of the type now commonly known as the “San Juan rabbit”, for any purpose. Each rabbit imported or possessed in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense. In addition to any other penalty provided by this article, any person who violates […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.