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Public Health Rules in Worcester County, MD (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Worcester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Rodent Control

In unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland, the Rental Housing Code requires rental premises to be free from infestation of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests. Foundations, walls and roofs must exclude rodents, repeated infestation forces rodent-proof walls, and § BR 3-112 splits extermination duties between owner and tenant. Violations are civil infractions.

Worcester County MD Rental Rodent and Pest Control Rules

Some Restrictions

Worcester County Code § BR 3-106

(2) Insect and rodent control. The premises shall be free from infestation of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests. ... (3) Exterior surfaces. Each foundation, exterior wall, roof and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept in such condition as to exclude rodents and other pests. ... (8) Insect and rodent harborage. A. A structure shall be kept free f...

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