Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6466

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Section 6466 - Paraquat

The aerial application of paraquat for preplant or preemergence weed control shall be made only in accordance with the following restrictions:

(a) Jet nozzles having an orifice of not less than ¹/₁₆ inch in diameter shall be used with such orifices directed backward parallel to the horizontal axis of the aircraft in flight. A number 46 (or equivalent) or larger whirlplate may be used.

(b) Boom pressure shall not exceed 40 pounds per square inch.

(c) Spray material shall not be discharged at a height of more than ten (10) feet above the crop or target.

(d) Wind velocity shall not exceed 10 miles per hour.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6466

1. Editorial renumbering of former Section 2458.2 to Section 6466 filed 8-13-85 (Register 85, No. 33).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 6-20-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 25).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 12976, 12981, 14005 and 14102, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11501, 12981, 14006 and 14102, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. Editorial renumbering of former Section 2458.2 to Section 6466 filed 8-13-85 (Register 85, No. 33).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 6-20-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 25).