# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 5. Pesticide and Pest Control

### Subtitle 2A. Neonicotinoid Pesticides

#### Section 5-2A-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Certified applicator" has the meaning stated in Sec. 5-201 of this title.

(c) "Neonicotinoid pesticide" means any pesticide containing a chemical belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals, including:

  (1) Imidacloprid;

  (2) Nithiazine;

  (3) Acetamiprid;

  (4) Clothianidin;

  (5) Dinotefuran;

  (6) Thiacloprid;

  (7) Thiamethoxam; and

  (8) Any other chemical designated by the Department as belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.

(d) "Restricted use pesticide" has the meaning stated in Sec. 5-201 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)