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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 15.05.02.08" title_num="15" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="02" heading="In-School Notification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Pesticide Application in a School Building.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each school system shall develop an appropriate means of in-school notification to students and staff before a pesticide is applied in a middle school building or high school building.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The in-school notification shall include a sign or notice posted:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>At the room or area of the pesticide application; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Either:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>At the primary entrance to the school, or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In a central school location accessible to parents, guardians, students, and staff.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In-school notification to students and staff may also include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Oral announcements; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Written notices.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The notice or sign shall include the following information:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Caution—Pesticide Application”;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Common name of the pesticide applied;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Location of the application;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Date of the application; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Contact person for additional information, including information on potential adverse effects.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The notice or sign shall remain posted for at least 48 hours after a pesticide is applied.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Bait Station.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each school system shall provide in-school notification to students and staff before a bait station is used in any school.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The in-school notification shall include a sign or notice posted on the door of the room or primary entrance to the area in which the bait station is placed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The notice or sign shall include the following information:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Caution-Pesticide Application”;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Common name of the pesticide applied;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Date the bait station was placed in the room or area; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Contact person for additional information, including information on potential adverse effects</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The notice or sign shall remain posted until the bait station is removed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Pesticide Application on School Grounds.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each school system shall develop an appropriate means of in-school notification to students and staff before a pesticide is applied on the school grounds of a middle school or high school.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The in-school notification shall include a sign or notice posted:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>At the primary entrance to the school; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In a central location accessible to parents, guardians, students, and staff.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In-school notification to students and staff may also include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Oral announcements; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Written notices.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The notice or sign required under §C(2) of this regulation shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Include the following information:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>“Caution—Pesticide Application”,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Common name of the pesticide applied,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Location of the application,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Date of the application, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Contact person for additional information, including information on potential adverse effects; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Remain posted for at least 48 hours after a pesticide is applied.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>