§ 23-25-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Pesticide Control Act”.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 191, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-41.1-1; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-25 - Pesticide Control
Section 23-25-1. - Short title.
Section 23-25-2. - Enforcing official.
Section 23-25-3. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 23-25-4. - Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2024.]
Section 23-25-5. - Misbranded.
Section 23-25-6. - Registration.
Section 23-25-6.1. - Registration fee — Surcharge.
Section 23-25-7. - Experimental use permits.
Section 23-25-8. - Refusal to register — Cancellation — Suspension — Legal recourse.
Section 23-25-10. - Applicator categories for certification — Standards.
Section 23-25-11. - Prohibitions for applicators.
Section 23-25-12. - Licenses for commercial applicators — Rules and regulations.
Section 23-25-13. - Certification of commercial applicators — Renewal — Regulations.
Section 23-25-14. - Certification of private applicators — Renewal — Regulations.
Section 23-25-16. - Monitoring of environment.
Section 23-25-19. - Storing and disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers.
Section 23-25-20. - Enforcement.
Section 23-25-21. - “Stop sale, use, or removal” order.
Section 23-25-22. - Judicial action after “stop sale, use, or removal” order.
Section 23-25-24. - Cooperation with other agencies.
Section 23-25-25. - Publication of information.
Section 23-25-26. - Reports of pesticide accidents or incidents.
Section 23-25-27. - Subpoenas.
Section 23-25-28. - Penalties.
Section 23-25-29. - Protection of trade secrets and other information.
Section 23-25-30. - Delegation of director’s duties.
Section 23-25-31. - Reciprocal agreements.
Section 23-25-32. - Budget — Receipt and disposition of funds.
Section 23-25-33. - Severability.
Section 23-25-34. - Prior liability.
Section 23-25-35. - Repeal of inconsistent acts.
Section 23-25-36. - Protective clothing and equipment.
Section 23-25-37. - Pesticide applications and notification of pesticide applications at schools.
Section 23-25-39. - Report on lawn care pesticide use.
Section 23-25-40. - Neonicotinoids restricted. [Effective January 1, 2024.]