Pesticide and Pest Control - State-Owned Property - Pesticide Use Restrictions and Pollinator Habitat

SB 932 restricts pesticide use on Maryland state-owned properties and requires the development of pollinator-friendly management plans. It mandates that state agencies may only apply "listed pesticides" (organic or minimum-risk options) or specific registered pesticides for defined purposes like invasive species control, weed management, or public health threats. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to create a model plan designating at least 20% of unencumbered land as pesticide-free, banning pesticides toxic to pollinators (unless needed for immediate health threats), and prioritizing native plants for habitat creation. State agencies managing properties must adapt this model to their specific sites by October 2025.