Retail Requirements

Retailers may still sell any pesticide licensed for distribution and use by the State of Maryland, regardless of County restrictions. We encourage all retailers in the County to reduce or remove products such as weed and feeds which can no longer be used, and designate areas for display of products that are organic or minimum-risk.

All products must be registered with the State of Maryland for sale and use.

The County cannot endorse products but annually checks for products registered by the State Chemist for use in Maryland. This may not be a comprehensive list: Lawn Care Pesticides Compatible with Organic Use (PDF).

We recommend you do not order products online unless you have researched that the product can be sold and used in Maryland.

Check the "Registered Product Reports" as the list changes annually.

Retail Signage

Retailers must display signage where prohibited pesticides are sold, informing buyers of the County law and identifying pest control options permissible for lawn applications under the law. Retailers may print out these signs for use in their establishments and be reminded to post them in areas where pesticides are displayed.

Download and print the signage below:

• Pesticide Retailer Sign - 6x24 (PDF)
• Pesticide Retailer Sign - 11x8.5 (PDF)
• Pesticide Retailer Sign - 11x17 (PDF)