Section 18 AAC 90.610 - Drift control and dispersion restrictionsA person may not
(1) apply a pesticide in a manner that results in pesticide drift;(2) apply a pesticide when wind speed, as measured using a calibrated device to measure wind velocity and direction, exceeds(A) the maximum wind speed stated in the labeling; or(B) seven miles per hour, if no wind speed is stated in the labeling; or(3) disperse a pesticide from aircraft while in flight, except over the target site at the customary height for the target; emergency dumping is not a violation of this paragraph but is a discharge mat must be reported as required under 18 AAC 90,040; or(4) use or install an automatic sprayer or mister intended for outdoor insect control unless that equipment incorporates the use of (A) wind speed monitors that will suspend application of a pesticide whenever wind speeds are greater than seven miles per hour or a lower wind speed specified on the product label;(B) rain monitors that will suspend application of a pesticide during rainfall exceeding 0.1 inch per hour:(C) thermometers that will suspend application of a pesticide whenever ambient temperatures fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit; and(D) motion detectors that will suspend application of a pesticide whenever people or pets are active in the application area.Eff. 2/15/98, Register 145; am 11/30/2003, Register 168; am 10/27/2017,Register 224, January 2018Authority:AS 46.03.010
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