Section 357IAC1-16-6. Pesticide use restrictions

   (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a pesticide must not be applied at a school during normal instructional hours when school is in session.

  (b) A pesticide may be applied at a school during periods specified in subsection (a) if applied to:

(1) control an observed pest that poses an immediate health threat situation to the students present; or

(2) an area outside of and not immediately adjacent to student-occupied buildings.

  (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the school corporation must not allow students to enter a pesticide treatment area after an application until the longer of the following time periods has elapsed:

(1) The minimum reentry time specified on the pesticide label.

(2) Four (4) hours.

  (d) A rodenticide (IC 15-16-4-38) bait may be applied in areas inaccessible to students without regard to subsection (c). (Indiana Pesticide Review Board; 357 IAC 1-16-6; filed Sep 24, 2010, 1:44 p.m.: 20101020-IR-357100336FRA)