Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6614

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 6614 - Protection of Persons, Animals, and Property
(a) An applicator prior to and while applying a pesticide shall evaluate the equipment to be used, meteorological conditions, the property to be treated and surrounding properties to determine the likelihood of harm or damage.
(b) Notwithstanding that substantial drift will be prevented, no pesticide application shall be made or continued when:
(1) There is a reasonable possibility of contamination of the bodies or clothing of persons not involved in the application process;
(2) There is a reasonable possibility of damage to nontarget crops, animals or other public or private property; or
(3) There is a reasonable possibility of contamination of nontarget public or private property, including the creation of a health hazard, preventing normal use of such property. In determining a health hazard, the amount and toxicity of the pesticide, the type and uses of the property and related factors shall be considered.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6614

1. Change without regulatory effect adding new subsection designators (a)-(b), renumbering, and amendment of new subsection (b)(1) and NOTE filed 6-22-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 25).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12976 and 12981, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11501 and 11791, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect adding new subsection designators (a)-(b), renumbering, and amendment of new subsection (b)(1) and Note filed 6-22-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 25).