Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.636.1

Current through Vol. 24-24, January 15, 2025

Section R. 285.636.1 - Definitions

Rule 1.

(1) As used in these rules:

(a) "Act" means 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8301 et seq.

(b) "Aerial application" means the application of a pesticide by aircraft.

(c) "Applicator" means a person who applies pesticides by any method for any purpose at any place.

(d) "Concentration" means the volume of pesticide formulation and the volume of carrier used to create an end use dilution.

(e) "Forest" means a concentration of trees and related vegetation in nonurban areas, which is sparsely inhabited, and infrequently used, by humans and which is characterized by natural terrain and drainage patterns.

(f) "Fumigation" means the application of pesticide gases in sealed enclosures or structures, including any of the following:

(i) Soil.

(ii) Stored grain.

(iii) Railway cars.

(iv) Trucks.

(v) Greenhouses.

(vi) Indoor areas.

(g) "Incidental use" means the application of a general use pesticide as an accompanying minor occurrence to a primary work assignment.

(h) "Licensed commercial applicator" means the owner, operator, or manager of a licensed pesticide application business.

(i) "Private registered applicator" means an applicator who applies pesticides as a scheduled and required work assignment for a private agricultural purpose.

(2) The terms defined in the act have the same meanings when used in these rules.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.636.1

1979 AC; 1991 AACS; 2002 AACS