Environmental
Maine's Pesticide Control Board regulates the use of pesticides on property. A real estate disclosure that involves known pesticide contamination is significant because:
APesticides always increase soil fertility
BCertain pesticides can persist in soil and groundwater, posing health risks✓ Correct
CPesticide use is always required to be disclosed by federal law
DPesticides only affect the exterior of properties
Explanation
Persistent pesticides (chlordane, DDT, certain herbicides) can contaminate soil and groundwater for decades. Known pesticide contamination is a material defect requiring disclosure in Maine real estate transactions.
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