Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions

SB 345 bans the use of pesticides containing PFAS chemicals (a class of fluorinated compounds) in specific settings starting in 2026. It requires the Maryland Department of Agriculture to create and publish a list of all PFAS pesticides by January 2026, prohibiting their use at schools, healthcare facilities, daycares, residential lawns, and commercial mosquito spraying from June 2026. New registrations of PFAS pesticides for sale in Maryland will be banned beginning June 2027, with a complete statewide ban on their use taking effect by June 2028. The bill directly affects pesticide manufacturers, certified applicators, and institutions like schools and hospitals.