(a) The Executive must implement a public outreach and education campaign before and during implementation of the provisions of this Article.
(b) The outreach and education campaign must include the provision of the following resources:
(1) the NOSB National List or the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed products which are the NOSB National list products categorized by use;
(2) FIFRA § 25(b) minimum risk pesticides, listed in 40 C.F.R. § 152.25(f); and
(3) guidance on best practices for organic and pesticide-free lawn care.
(c) The outreach and education campaign should include:
(1) informational mailers to County households;
(2) distribution of information through County internet and web-based resources;
(3) radio and television public service announcements;
(4) news releases and news events;
(5) information translated into Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages, as needed;
(6) extensive use of County Cable Montgomery and other Public, Educational, and Government channels funded by the County; and
(7) posters and brochures made available at County events, on Ride-On buses and through Regional Service Centers, libraries, recreation facilities, senior centers, public schools, Montgomery College, health care providers, hospitals, clinics, and other venues. (, § 1.)
Editor’s note—In Complete Lawn Care, Inc., et al. v. Montgomery County, Md., (Cir. Ct. Montgomery Cty. Aug. 3, 2017) Nos. 427200V & 427253V, the court enjoined enforcement of 2015 L.M.C., ch. 46 (Bill 52-14) as it regards to use of pesticides on private property because it is preempted by, and in conflict with, the state pesticide law.
