Public Agency Permit Details
Public Agency Permit
General Info - Statewide Permit
Permit issued by the Secretary to any unit of federal, State, county or local government or any training institution which is engaged in pest control.
All of the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a public agency permit and public agency applicator certificate are the same as that of the pesticide business and pest control applicator, except there are no fees or insurance requirements associated with the public agency permit or certificate.
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Approval time
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Application cost
Obtaining the Permit
Ready to get your permit? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents
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Designate an individual who is certified in those categories in which the agency is permitted to do pest control.
Apply for the Permit
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Download FormDownload form
Download the application .PDF file
Maintaining Your Permit
Renewal and maintenance -
Maintaining your Permit (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain Permit/stay in good standing)
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Apply To The Department.
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Designate an individual who is certified in those categories in which the agency is permitted to do pest control.
Agency/Contact
Permit Issuer - Information
Contact Information
Email: jessica.koontz@maryland.gov
Tel: (410) 841-5710 / Fax: (410) 841-2765
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Purpose
Why the Permit is required?
The Pesticide Regulation Section administers Maryland's Pesticide Applicator's Law, approves training courses in the handling, storage and use of pesticides, conducts examinations to determine that pesticide applicators are competent to follow prescribed pest control practices, enforces federal laws on the sale and use of pesticides, and investigates pesticide accidents or incidents and consumer complaints on pesticide misuse.
Legal Authority
What laws and regulations give Department of Agriculture the legal authority to issue this approval?
State Statue - Pesticide Applicator's Law; COMAR 15.05.01