Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision, Complete Lawn Care, Inc. v. Montgomery County, that found that Montgomery County's pesticide ordinance was preempted by state law.  The ordinance created a new class of pesticides that could only be sold in the county when used on private property and county-owned property for cosmetic purposes.  The ordinance contained a number of exemptions including one for agriculture.  The court found the law was preempted by state laws related to pesticide use.  Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Montgomery County Circuit Court Rules That County Pesticide Ordinance Preempted By State Law (Sept. 20, 2017). Complete Lawn Care, Inc. v. Montgomery County, No. 427200-V (Md. Cir. Ct. Aug. 3, 2017). If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.