Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
026 - BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL
Chapter 51 - NOTICE OF AERIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS
Section 026-51-V - Biting Fly and Public Health Pest Applications

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 026-51-V

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

A. Responsible Parties

The licensed applicator must provide the person contracting for services with the proper materials to provide notification according to the provisions described in this chapter. The licensed applicator must not commence spray activities until the person contracting for the services provides written proof that the notification procedures contained Section V(B) and (C) have been completed. The person who provides the notification and certifies that the requirements have been fulfilled is responsible for that notification.

B. Newspaper Articles/Advertisements and Written Notice to Property Owners

1. An article about/advertisement of biting fly and public health pest aerial pesticide applications shall be published in a paper of general circulation in the affected area at least 3 days but not more than 60 days prior to the commencement of the intended spray activity. The article/advertisement shall contain the information required in Section I(A) and (B) and shall not be limited to a legal notice.

2. A written notice shall be provided to the person(s) owning property or using residential rental, commercial or institutional buildings within 500 feet of the intended target site at least 3 days but not more than 60 days before the commencement of the intended spray applications. The notice shall contain the information required in Section I(A). For absentee property owners who are difficult to locate, certified or equivalent mailing of the notice to the address listed in the Town tax record shall be considered sufficient notice.

C. Written Notice to the Board and the Maine Poison Control Center

Written notices to the Board and the Maine Poison Control Center must be given according to Section VI of this rule (Notices to the Board and the Maine Poison Control Center for Other Than Aerial Forest Insect Applications).

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