§1471-A. Purpose and policy For the purpose of assuring to the public the benefits to be derived from the safe, scientific and proper use of chemical pesticides while safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare, and for the further purpose of protecting natural resources of the State, it is declared to be the policy of […]
§1471-AA. Awareness of outdoor pesticides applications; role of the board (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 584, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 332, §2 (RP).
§1471-B. Board of Pesticides Control 1. Board established. The Board of Pesticides Control is established by Title 5, section 12004‑D, subsection 3, within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Except as provided in this chapter, the board must be composed of 7 members, appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by the joint standing […]
§1471-BB. Refund of deposits (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 510, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 22 §1471-BB (RP).
§1471-C. Definitions As used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 819, Pt. A, §40 (NEW).] 1. Agricultural commodity. “Agricultural commodity” means any plant, or part thereof, or animal or animal product produced by a person, including farmers, ranchers, vineyardists, plant propagators, Christmas tree growers, aquaculturists, floriculturists, orchardists, […]
§1471-D. Certification and licenses 1. Certification required; commercial applicators and spray contracting firms. Certification is required for commercial applicators and spray contracting firms as follows. A. No commercial applicator may use or supervise the use of any pesticide within the State without prior certification from the board, provided that a competent person who is […]
§1471-E. Aquatic application, permit required No person shall apply or cause to be applied a pesticide to the waters of the State without obtaining a waste discharge license from the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter I, Article 2. [PL 1979, c. 281, §1 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, […]
§1471-F. Critical areas No person shall apply pesticides to any area of the State which the board has determined to be a critical area, except to the extent such application is within the limits prescribed by the board in establishing the area. [PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 397, […]
§1471-G. Reports 1. Pesticide dealers to maintain certain records. All pesticide dealers shall maintain records of pesticide distribution for a period of at least 2 years and shall provide such reports and information as the board may, by regulation, require. [PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW).] 2. Applicators and firms to maintain certain records. […]
§1471-H. Inspection Upon presentation of appropriate credentials, the chair or any member of the board or any authorized employee or consultant of the board may enter upon any public or private premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting any equipment, device or apparatus used in applying pesticides; inspecting storage and disposal areas; inspecting […]
§1471-I. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 644, §4 (RP).
§1471-J. Penalties A person who violates any provision of this chapter or any order, rule, decision, certificate or license issued by the board or commits any act constituting a ground for revocation, except acts punishable under section 1471‑D, subsection 8, paragraphs A and H, commits a civil violation subject to the penalties established in Title […]
§1471-K. Appeal Any person aggrieved by any action of the board may obtain a review thereof by filing in the Superior Court, within 30 days of notice of the action, a written petition praying that the action of the board be set aside. A copy of such petition shall forthwith be delivered to the board, […]
§1471-L. Subpoenas The board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of such books, documents and records anywhere in the State in any hearing affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license or permit issued under this chapter, as may be relevant to proceedings of the board. If any person […]
§1471-M. Powers of board 1. Establishment of categories and standards. The board shall, by regulation promulgated in conformity with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II: A. Establish categories, and where applicable subcategories, of commercial pesticide applicators depending upon the nature and extent of the pesticide use, the type of pesticide equipment, the degree of […]
§1471-N. Chemical control of vertebrate animals (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 65 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 187 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 393, §8 (RP).
§1471-O. Exercise of powers by Board of Pesticides Control The powers established under the Maine Pesticide Control Act of 1975, Title 7, chapter 103, subchapter II‑A, shall be exercised by the Board of Pesticides Control established by section 1471‑B. [PL 1981, c. 112, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 112, §2 (NEW).
§1471-P. Storage of illegal and obsolete pesticides 1. Board to accept illegal and obsolete pesticides. Within the limits of resources made available to it for the storage or disposal of illegal and obsolete pesticides purchased for use in Maine, the board shall accept, store and dispose of pesticides from persons who purchased them with the […]
§1471-Q. Return and disposal of limited and restricted use pesticide containers (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 542, §§2,3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 54, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 510, §3 (RP).
§1471-R. Notification and monitoring (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 819, Pt. A, §54 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV). PL 2015, c. 58, §13 (RP).
