Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry Establishment

HB 1237 establishes a new "Residential Pollinator Protection and Neighbor Notification Registry" managed by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It requires pesticide businesses with residential subscription contracts to inspect properties before each application, communicate findings and recommend non-chemical options, and provide written safety information to customers. The bill also mandates posting visible signs for 48 hours after pesticide applications and creates the registry for residents who want advance notice of pesticides applied to nearby properties. Residents can register to receive notifications if their property is adjacent to a registered location, and the form asks about pesticide sensitivities, pets, or pollinator habitats. This directly affects residential customers, pesticide licensees, and the Department of Agriculture.