Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 586 - Nevada Pesticides Act
NRS 586.245 - Elimination of dangerous, nonbeneficial or misrepresented pesticides; program for evaluation of pesticides.


1. The Director shall endeavor to eliminate from use in this state any pesticide:
(a) Which endangers the agricultural or nonagricultural environment;
(b) Which is not beneficial for the purposes for which it is sold; or
(c) Which is misrepresented.
2. In carrying out this responsibility, the Director shall develop an orderly program for the continuous evaluation of all pesticides the brands of which have actually been registered.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1131; A 1993, 1778; 1999, 3719; 2003, 614)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 586.335)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 586 - Nevada Pesticides Act

NRS 586.010 - Short title.

NRS 586.020 - Definitions.

NRS 586.030 - "Active ingredient" defined.

NRS 586.040 - "Adulterated" defined.

NRS 586.050 - "Antidote" defined.

NRS 586.052 - "Brand" defined.

NRS 586.053 - "Certified applicator" defined.

NRS 586.055 - "Defoliant" defined.

NRS 586.057 - "Desiccant" defined.

NRS 586.060 - "Device" defined.

NRS 586.071 - "Director" defined.

NRS 586.090 - "Fungi" defined.

NRS 586.100 - "Fungicide" defined.

NRS 586.110 - "Herbicide" defined.

NRS 586.130 - "Inert ingredient" defined.

NRS 586.135 - "Ingredient statement" defined.

NRS 586.140 - "Insect" defined.

NRS 586.150 - "Insecticide" defined.

NRS 586.160 - "Label" defined.

NRS 586.170 - "Labeling" defined.

NRS 586.180 - "Misbranded" defined.

NRS 586.185 - "Nematocide" defined.

NRS 586.186 - "Nematode" defined.

NRS 586.195 - "Pesticide" defined.

NRS 586.197 - "Plant regulator" defined.

NRS 586.200 - "Registrant" defined.

NRS 586.205 - "Restricted-use pesticide" defined.

NRS 586.210 - "Rodenticide" defined.

NRS 586.220 - "Weed" defined.

NRS 586.230 - Jurisdiction.

NRS 586.234 - Adoption of standards prescribed by United States Environmental Protection Agency.

NRS 586.237 - Adoption of rules and regulations; classification of restricted-use pesticides.

NRS 586.241 - Identification of pests; determination of toxicity of pesticides and standards for coloring.

NRS 586.245 - Elimination of dangerous, nonbeneficial or misrepresented pesticides; program for evaluation of pesticides.

NRS 586.247 - Examination of pesticides or devices to determine compliance with chapter; authority to impose civil penalty.

NRS 586.250 - Registration required; annual renewal.

NRS 586.260 - Registrant’s statement; updated information upon renewal of registration.

NRS 586.270 - Fees established by regulation; deposit and use of money.

NRS 586.280 - Submission of formula for pesticide to Director; registration of article by Director.

NRS 586.290 - Notice to registrant of failure of compliance of registered article; effect of registration on commission of offense.

NRS 586.295 - Grounds for cancellation, denial or suspension of registration.

NRS 586.300 - Registration not required for interplant shipments.

NRS 586.403 - Regulations governing use; permit required; grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of permit.

NRS 586.405 - Special use permit.

NRS 586.406 - Registration of seller: Application; annual renewal; fee; maintenance of records and filing of monthly reports.

NRS 586.4065 - Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of seller’s registration.

NRS 586.550 - Requirements for use of certain pesticides by cannabis establishments; publication of list of approved pesticides for use on cannabis and cannabis products.

NRS 586.900 - Distribution, sale or transportation of unregistered brand or pesticide that differs from registration unlawful.

NRS 586.905 - Distribution, sale or transportation of pesticide without required container and labeling unlawful.

NRS 586.910 - Distribution, sale or transportation of pesticide containing substance highly toxic to humans without additional labeling unlawful.

NRS 586.915 - Distribution, sale or transportation of certain pesticides without proper coloration or discoloration unlawful; exemption.

NRS 586.920 - Distribution, sale or transportation of adulterated or misbranded pesticide unlawful.

NRS 586.925 - Penalties for certain violations inapplicable to certain persons; exclusion from violations for certain articles.

NRS 586.930 - Detachment of labels or addition or removal of substances from pesticide unlawful.

NRS 586.935 - Personal use or disclosure of information relating to formula disclosed to Director pursuant to NRS 586.280 unlawful; exceptions.

NRS 586.940 - Restricted-use pesticides: Unlawful sale or delivery.

NRS 586.945 - Restricted-use pesticides: Unlawful application.

NRS 586.960 - Seizure and confiscation of pesticide or device not registered, adulterated, misbranded or otherwise not compliant with chapter; condemnation and disposal; exception for owner who pays costs.

NRS 586.965 - Civil penalties; deposit and use of money.