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.
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.
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 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 5-1005 – Regulations
The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
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.
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, […]