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Maryland HB 386 proposes PFAS pesticides prohibition with 2032 phase-in
Maryland House Bill 386Maryland General AssemblyMaryland
Announced
Feb 12, 2025
Description
House Bill 386 proposes prohibiting PFAS in pesticides with phased implementation. The bill would require the Maryland Department of Agriculture to distribute a list of registered PFAS pesticides to certified applicators and notify them of prohibitions on use at specified locations and for specified activities. All prohibitions begin in fiscal 2032. PFAS pesticides pose significant threats to Maryland waterways including the Patuxent River, Potomac River, Susquehanna River, and Chesapeake Bay. This is proposed legislation and compliance teams should monitor its progress.
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Maryland HB 386 proposes PFAS pesticides prohibition with 2032 phase-in
HB 386 Department of Legislative Services Maryland General Assembly 2025 Session FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE Third Reader - Revised House Bill 386 (Delegate Ruth, et al.) Health and Government Operations Education, Energy, and the Environment Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions This bill establishes provisions relating to the use and registration of pesticides that contain PFAS chemicals. Specifically, the bill req
Maryland HB 386 proposes PFAS pesticides prohibition with 2032 phase-in
Pena-Melnyk and Members of the Committee: On behalf of Clean Water Action, I am writing to express our strong support for HB386, legislation that mandates the Maryland Department of Agriculture to develop and maintain a list of registered pesticides containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as their active ingredient and to phase out their use within the state. This bill is a necessary step in safeguardi