Loading chat...
MD HB386
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sheila Ruth
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Department of Agriculture must develop and maintain a list of all PFAS pesticides registered in Maryland, posting it online and distributing to certified applicators by January 1, 2032
-
Beginning June 1, 2032, PFAS pesticides are prohibited at health care facilities, schools, day care operations, for residential lawn care, and for commercial mosquito spraying
-
Beginning June 1, 2032, the Department may not register any PFAS pesticide for sale in the State, and no person may use PFAS pesticides anywhere in Maryland
-
PFAS chemicals are defined as fluorinated chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
-
Department of Agriculture and Maryland Department of Health may add additional PFAS chemicals to the restricted list based on new health impact data and availability of alternatives
Legislative Description
Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions
Commerce and Business
Last Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/17/2025