§1471-X. State policy; public and private initiatives to minimize reliance on pesticides
It is the policy of the State to work to find ways to use the minimum amount of pesticides needed to effectively control targeted pests in all areas of application. The agencies of the State involved in the regulation or use of pesticides shall promote the principles and the implementation of integrated pest management and other science-based technology to minimize reliance on pesticides while recognizing that outbreaks of disease, insects and other pests will necessitate fluctuations in pesticide use. These agencies, in cooperation with private interest groups, shall work to educate pesticide users and the general public in the proper use of pesticides and to determine other actions needed to accomplish the state policy. [PL 1997, c. 389, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 389, §2 (NEW).
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22 §1471-I. Enforcement (REPEALED)
22 §1471-N. Chemical control of vertebrate animals (REPEALED)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22 §1471-Q. Return and disposal of limited and restricted use pesticide containers (REPEALED)
22 §1471-R. Notification and monitoring (REPEALED)
22 §1471-S. Requirement for spotters and monitors (REPEALED)
22 §1471-T. Exemption (REPEALED)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22 §1471-Z. Registry of property requiring notification for pesticides applications (REPEALED)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 Awareness of outdoor pesticides applications; role of the board (REPEALED)