§1471-A. Purpose and policy
For the purpose of assuring to the public the benefits to be derived from the safe, scientific and proper use of chemical pesticides while safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare, and for the further purpose of protecting natural resources of the State, it is declared to be the policy of the State of Maine to regulate the sale and application of chemical insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other chemical pesticides. [PL 2011, c. 510, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 397, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 542, §§1,3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 510, §2 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 258-A: BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL
22 §1471-A. Purpose and policy
22 §1471-B. Board of Pesticides Control
22 §1471-D. Certification and licenses
22 §1471-E. Aquatic application, permit required
22 §1471-I. Enforcement (REPEALED)
22 §1471-N. Chemical control of vertebrate animals (REPEALED)
22 §1471-O. Exercise of powers by Board of Pesticides Control
22 §1471-P. Storage of illegal and obsolete pesticides
22 §1471-Q. Return and disposal of limited and restricted use pesticide containers (REPEALED)
22 §1471-R. Notification and monitoring (REPEALED)
22 §1471-S. Requirement for spotters and monitors (REPEALED)
22 §1471-T. Exemption (REPEALED)
22 §1471-U. Municipal ordinances
22 §1471-V. Local participation
22 §1471-W. General use pesticide dealers
22 §1471-X. State policy; public and private initiatives to minimize reliance on pesticides
22 §1471-Z. Registry of property requiring notification for pesticides applications (REPEALED)
22 §1471-AA. Awareness of outdoor pesticides applications; role of the board (REPEALED)