Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
026 - BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL
Chapter 29 - STANDARDS FOR WATER QUALITY PROTECTION
Section 026-29-1 - Protecting Waters of the State During Pesticide Mixing and Loading Operations

A. No person shall mix or load any pesticides or fill a sprayer or mix tank within fifty (50) feet from the high water mark of any surface waters of the State as defined in 38 M.R.S.A. Section361-A(7).

B. No person shall use a pump that pumps pesticide concentrate or formulation or any hose that has been in contact with pesticide solution to draw liquid from any surface waters.

C. All pesticide pumping systems that come in contact with any surface waters shall be equipped with an anti-siphoning device.