Section 357IAC1-16-1. Purpose  


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  •    The purpose of this rule is to minimize the potential for pesticide exposure to students at schools by ensuring the following:

    (1) Pesticides are used only by:

    (A) a certified applicator; or

    (B) an individual operating under the direct supervision of the certified applicator.

    (2) Pesticides are not used when students are in the pesticide application area.

    (3) Pesticides are stored in locked storage areas.

    (4) Except for immediate health threat situations, school corporations provide advance notice of pesticide applications to school parents, guardians, and staff on a notification registry.

    (5) School corporations keep records of pesticide applications.

    (6) Pesticides with lowest hazards to children are used whenever practical and effective.

    (Indiana Pesticide Review Board; 357 IAC 1-16-1; filed Sep 24, 2010, 1:44 p.m.: 20101020-IR-357100336FRA)