Sec. 33B-11. Outreach and education campaign.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 33B-11 (2026)
Sec. 33B-11. Outreach and education campaign.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Executive must implement a public outreach and education campaign before and during implementation of the provisions of this Article.
(b)
The outreach and education campaign must include the provision of the following resources:
(1)
the NOSB National List or the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed products which are the NOSB National list products categorized by use;
(2)
FIFRA § 25(b) minimum risk pesticides, listed in 40 C.F.R. § 152.25(f); and
(3)
guidance on best practices for organic and pesticide-free lawn care.
(c)
The outreach and education campaign should include:
(1)
informational mailers to County households;
(2)
distribution of information through County internet and web-based resources;
(3)
radio and television public service announcements;
(4)
news releases and news events;
(5)
information translated into Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages, as needed;
(6)
extensive use of County Cable Montgomery and other Public, Educational, and Government channels funded by the County; and
(7)
posters and brochures made available at County events, on Ride-On buses and through Regional Service Centers, libraries, recreation facilities, senior centers, public schools, Montgomery College, health care providers, hospitals, clinics, and other venues.