Maryland § 5-305
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-305, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-305.
(a) The Secretary shall determine whether any plant infestation, plant infection or animal or human disease with a known or suspected arthropod vector exists which may be controlled or its spread retarded by aircraft dissemination of pesticides.
(b) If the Secretary determines that an infestation, infection, or disease exists, he may control or retard its spread by aircraft dissemination of pesticides, notwithstanding any other provision of law.
(c) To carry out the provisions of this section, the Secretary may expend funds appropriated in the State budget or otherwise for use in controlling incipient, emergency, or persistent insect, fungus, or disease outbreaks which the Secretary determines require immediate elimination as a menace to the economic welfare and health of the people of the State.
(d) The Secretary may receive and expend funds from any person for the purposes of this section. He may employ personnel and execute work undertaken pursuant to this section by contract or open account as he deems to be in the best interest of the State.
(e) The Secretary may cooperate with any other state or any other state or federal agency in determining the necessity for and conducting aircraft dissemination of pesticides. In the case of human diseases, the Secretary shall cooperate with the Maryland Department of Health.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-305
What does Maryland Code § 5-305 cover?
Section 5-305 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-305?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-305" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-305 apply to my situation?
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