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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 15.05.01.05" title_num="15" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="01" heading="Specific Requirements for Fumigation Operations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Requirements Pertaining to Employees. To perform fumigation work, an employee of a licensee, permittee, or certificate holder shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be trained in fumigation practices;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have adequate knowledge of the fumigant; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be provided with safety equipment necessary for the employee's protection.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Notification Requirement.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Soil Fumigation. Before applying a soil fumigant within 300 feet of any residence, the certified applicator shall notify the occupant of the residence at least 24 hours before the application either by telephone, in person, or by written notice delivered to the residence. The notice shall include the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Name of the certified applicator in charge and the applicator's telephone number where the applicator can be reached at any time;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Name of fumigant; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Date and approximate time of fumigation and estimated length of fumigation period.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Structural Fumigation. Before conducting any structural fumigation, the certified applicator shall give written notice to the local fire and health departments. The notice shall include the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pesticide business name, address, telephone number, and license number;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Name of the certified applicator in charge and the applicator's telephone number or numbers where the applicator can be reached at all times;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Name of fumigant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Location and type of structure; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Date and approximate time of fumigation and estimated length of fumigation period.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Posting of Warning Signs. The certified applicator shall post a warning sign on each side of the structure, container, or commodity to be treated. Each sign shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The skull and crossbones;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The name of the fumigant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A warning statement, such as “keep out”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The name of the company; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The name and telephone number of the pest control applicator.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Posting of Guard. With the exception of commodities fumigated in transit or soil fumigation, the certified applicator shall post a guard on the site during the entire fumigation period. A guard shall remain on duty at the site at all times to prevent unauthorized persons from coming into contact with the fumigant.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Required Inspection. The certified applicator shall clear a structure or area of all persons before the fumigation. The applicator shall inspect the structure or area before reoccupancy for safe reentry.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>