Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 281 - Pesticides
Section 281.310 - Penalties for violations.

Effective - 28 Aug 1982
281.310. Penalties for violations. — 1. Any person violating subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 281.240 shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars.
2. Any person violating any provisions of sections 281.210 to 281.310, other than subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 281.240 or subsection 3 of this section, shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars for the first offense and fined not more than one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense; provided, that, any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense; and provided, further, that in any case where a registrant was issued a warning by the director pursuant to the provisions of sections 281.210 to 281.310, such registrant violates any provisions of sections 281.210 to 281.310, that registrant shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and the registration of the pesticide with reference to which the violation occurred shall terminate automatically. A pesticide for which the registration has been terminated may not again be registered unless the pesticide, its labeling, and other material required to be submitted appear to the director to comply with all the requirements of sections 281.210 to 281.310.
3. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, no person shall knowingly or with reckless disregard of the consequences, use or reveal information relative to formulas of products acquired under authority of section 281.260 or other information which the submitter designates as trade secret or confidential, without obtaining prior written consent of the submitter. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
4. Nothing in sections 281.210 to 281.310, shall impose or continue to effect any requirement for labeling or packaging in addition to or different from those required under federal regulations.
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(L. 1955 p. 26 § 8, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1514)

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Structure Missouri Revised Statutes

Missouri Revised Statutes

Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals

Chapter 281 - Pesticides

Section 281.005 - Preemption of all ordinances and rules of political subdivisions.

Section 281.010 - Short title.

Section 281.015 - Director of agriculture to administer.

Section 281.015 - Director of agriculture to administer.

Section 281.020 - Definitions.

Section 281.020 - Definitions.

Section 281.023 - Director may enter into cooperative agreements with political subdivisions.

Section 281.025 - Director may issue regulations — notice, how given — list of restricted use pesticides, adoption of — public hearings, when — rulemaking procedure.

Section 281.025 - Director may issue regulations — notice, how given — list of restricted use pesticides, adoption of — public hearings, when — rulemaking procedure.

Section 281.030 - Classification of licenses, how made — rulemaking powers — fees.

Section 281.030 - Classification of licenses, how made — rulemaking powers — fees.

Section 281.035 - Certified commercial applicator's license required when, annual fee — application for license, how made — examinations — records to be kept — incapacity of sole certified applicator, effect of — display of license — change of addres...

Section 281.035 - Certified commercial applicator's license required when, annual fee — application for license, how made — examinations — records to be kept — incapacity of sole certified applicator, effect of.

Section 281.037 - Certified noncommercial applicator's license, when required — application for license, examination, fee — scope of license — records to be kept — display of license — change of address, notice.

Section 281.037 - Certified noncommercial applicator's license, when required — application for certified noncommercial applicator's license, examination, fee — scope of license — records to be kept.

Section 281.038 - Determination of need for use of pesticide, who may make — pesticide technician's license, application, requirements, fee.

Section 281.038 - Determination of need for use of pesticide, who may make — pesticide technician's license, application, requirements, fee.

Section 281.040 - Private applicator's license, qualifications for — training, review committee — duration, renewal — provisional license, automatic conversion to permanent license, when.

Section 281.040 - Private applicator's license, qualifications for, duration, renewal — emergency use of restricted pesticides, when authorized.

Section 281.045 - Certified operator license, when required — application, requirements, examination — maintenance of records — liability of governmental agencies — display of license — change of address, notice — volunteers, use of pesticides withou...

Section 281.045 - Certified operator license, when required — application, requirements, examination — maintenance of records — liability of governmental agencies.

Section 281.048 - Noncertified RUP applicator license — application, issuance and renewal, fee — authority of licensee, limitation by director, when — notification by licensee of changes — retraining — display of license.

Section 281.050 - Pesticide dealer's license required, fee, qualifications — grounds for suspension or revocation — restricted use of pesticides, sale or transfer, to whom, exception — records to be kept — change of address, notice of.

Section 281.050 - Pesticide dealer's license required, fee, qualifications — grounds for suspension or revocation — restricted use of pesticides, sale or transfer, to whom, exception — records to be kept — change of address, notice of.

Section 281.055 - Late renewal of license, penalty, reexamination, when — director to provide guideline book, fee for book.

Section 281.055 - Late renewal of license, penalty, reexamination, when — director to provide guideline book, fee for book.

Section 281.060 - Sanctioning of license, when — civil penalty, when, amount, enforcement of.

Section 281.060 - Revocation, suspension or modification of license, when — civil penalty, when, amount, enforcement of.

Section 281.061 - Inspection with consent of owner of premises — search warrant to issue, when — director may bring action to enjoin, when.

Section 281.063 - Director may subpoena witnesses and documents, when.

Section 281.063 - Director may subpoena witnesses and documents, when.

Section 281.065 - Bond or insurance required, amount — deductible clause accepted, when — new surety, when — liability, effect of chapter on.

Section 281.065 - Bond or insurance required — deductible clause accepted, when — new surety, when — liability, effect of chapter on.

Section 281.070 - Damage claims to be filed with director, when due — duties of director — failure to file, effect of — investigation or hearing, powers of director.

Section 281.070 - Damage claims to be filed with director, when due — duties of director — failure to file, effect of — investigation or hearing, powers of director.

Section 281.075 - Reciprocal licensing authorized, when.

Section 281.075 - Reciprocal licensing authorized, when — agent to be designated by nonresidents.

Section 281.080 - Exemptions.

Section 281.085 - Pesticide containers, regulation of, handling of.

Section 281.085 - Pesticide containers, regulation of, handling of.

Section 281.090 - Stop orders, when — effect of.

Section 281.095 - Appeals, how taken.

Section 281.100 - Instructional courses, how conducted.

Section 281.101 - Unlawful acts.

Section 281.101 - Unlawful acts.

Section 281.102 - Delayed effective date.

Section 281.105 - Penalty for violations.

Section 281.110 - Authorization to accept federal aid.

Section 281.115 - Director's rules, ratification of.

Section 281.116 - Inspectors for wood-destroying insects, licenses required.

Section 281.120 - Herbicides, use on crops not labeled for — definitions — civil penalties, when — complaint investigation — rulemaking authority.

Section 281.210 - Citation of law — administration by director of agriculture.

Section 281.220 - Definitions.

Section 281.230 - Rules and regulations, authority.

Section 281.240 - Conditions under which pesticides may be sold, distributed or transported — other acts prohibited.

Section 281.250 - Exemptions.

Section 281.260 - Registration of pesticides — renewal — fees — powers of director — cancellation of registration on notice and hearing — experimental use permit issued when — revocation.

Section 281.265 - Pesticide education fund created, use of moneys.

Section 281.270 - Inspection, limitations — search warrant may be issued, when — violations, prosecuting attorney's duties.

Section 281.280 - Examination of samples — noncompliance with regulations, notice, opportunity to present views — violation, director's powers and duties.

Section 281.290 - Cooperation and agreements with agencies, states, political subdivisions and the United States, authorized.

Section 281.300 - Seizure and condemnation of unlawful pesticides — director's powers and duties.

Section 281.310 - Penalties for violations.