South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 20A - Pesticides
Section 38-20A-4 - Pesticides--Sale or distribution--Registration--Contents--Fees--Cancellation.

38-20A-4. Pesticides--Sale or distribution--Registration--Contents--Fees--Cancellation.
Before any person whose name or brand name appears on a pesticide may distribute, sell, or offer for sale or distribution in this state any pesticide, the person shall file with the secretary a registration of the pesticide. Each registration shall include the following:
(1)The name and address of the registrant and the name and address of the person whose name will appear on the label, if other than the registrant;
(2)The name of the pesticide;
(3)One complete copy of the labeling accompanying the pesticide and a statement of all claims to be made for the pesticide, including directions for use;
(4)If requested by the secretary, efficacy, toxicity, residue, and any other data necessary to determine if the pesticide will perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment;
(5)The classification or lack of classification and general use or restricted use of the pesticide; and
(6)An annual registration fee of one hundred sixty-five dollars.
Each registration is valid for one year and expires on June thirtieth. The registration may not be transferred. A fee equal to fifty percent of the registration fee shall be applied to any late renewal. Each pesticide registration fee is nonrefundable.
If a pesticide is no longer available for use due to a cancellation or suspension order of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, it is not subject to registration requirements. If the holder of a pesticide registration cancels the registration, the pesticide shall be discontinued within two years. During the discontinuance period, the annual registration fee shall be paid.

Source: SL 1947, ch 99, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §22.12A05 (1); SDCL §39-19-4; SL 1983, ch 281, §2; SL 1998, ch 247, §1; SL 2008, ch 208, §1, eff. Mar. 13, 2008; SL 2018, ch 243, §1; SL 2020, ch 175, § 1.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 38 - Agriculture and Horticulture

Chapter 20A - Pesticides

Section 38-20A-1 - Definitions.

Section 38-20A-3 - Declaration as pest--Public hearing.

Section 38-20A-4 - Pesticides--Sale or distribution--Registration--Contents--Fees--Cancellation.

Section 38-20A-6 - Interplant shipments--Exception from registration.

Section 38-20A-8 - Registration--Requirements--Submission contents.

Section 38-20A-10 - Registration of pesticide by secretary.

Section 38-20A-11 - Registration not a defense.

Section 38-20A-12 - Notice to registrant--Failure to comply--Refusal of registration--Hearing.

Section 38-20A-13 - Cancellation of registration--Hearing.

Section 38-20A-15 - Information regarding pesticide formulas--Prohibitions--Violations as misdemeanors--Exceptions.

Section 38-20A-16 - Adulterated pesticides.

Section 38-20A-17.1 - Misbranded pesticides.

Section 38-20A-18.1 - Misbranded device.

Section 38-20A-26 - Sale or distribution of adulterated or misbranded article prohibited.

Section 38-20A-27 - Unregistered pesticides--Prohibitions--Change in labeling or formula.

Section 38-20A-28 - Authorized container--Requirements--Prohibitions.

Section 38-20A-29 - Label required--Contents of label.

Section 38-20A-31 - Exemption for carriers--Access to records.

Section 38-20A-32 - State and federal officials exempt from penalties.

Section 38-20A-34 - Alteration or destruction of label as petty offense--Changing composition of substance.

Section 38-20A-35 - Exemption of pesticide packed for export--Provisions applicable if not exported.

Section 38-20A-36 - Promulgation of rules.

Section 38-20A-37 - Cooperation with other state and federal agencies.

Section 38-20A-39 - Inspection and sampling--Access to premises and records--Identification and examination of samples.

Section 38-20A-41 - Stop-sale order on pesticide or device in violation--Attachment to pesticide--Notice--Effect of order.

Section 38-20A-46 - Stop-sale--Payment of costs.

Section 38-20A-47 - Prohibited contracts void--Action on contract prohibited.

Section 38-20A-48 - 38-20A-48.Violation of chapter--Penalties.

Section 38-20A-49 - 38-20A-49.Notice of contemplated criminal proceedings--Opportunity to present views--Referral to state's attorney.

Section 38-20A-50 - 38-20A-50.Minor violations--Written warning.

Section 38-20A-50.1 - 38-20A-50.1.Voluntary compliance--Administrative settlement agreements.

Section 38-20A-54 - Waste pesticide--Development of program--Promulgation of rules.

Section 38-20A-56 - Creation of pesticide recycling and disposal fund--Interest--Appropriation.

Section 38-20A-57 - Acceptance of donations.

Section 38-20A-58 - Establishment of public lands weed and pest fund--Interest--Expenditures.

Section 38-20A-59 - Registration fees--Distribution.