250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-15-2.6

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-40-15-2.6 - Record Keeping Requirements

A. Dealer Records - Any person issued a dealer's license is required to keep, for at least two full years, true and accurate records containing the following information:

1. The delivery, distribution, movement, storage, or holding of any "restricted use" or "state limited use" pesticide, including the quantity;

2. The date of shipment, sale and receipt;

3. The EPA registration number;

4. The name of consignor and name and certification number of the consignee.

B. Commercial Applicators - Every commercial applicator is required to keep, for a minimum of two years from the date of application, true and accurate records containing the following information on his or her application of general use, "restricted use", and "state-limited use" pesticides:

1. The brand names or trade names of the pesticides;

2. The formulation used and the quantity of that formulation used at each site or property, as well as the total amount of the dilution spray applied of each pesticide product, when listed on the pesticide label.

3. The EPA registration number for each pesticide product;

4. The purposes for which the pesticides were applied; the target pest(s) and the exact locations where the pesticide(s) were applied on the property. For spot treatments, list site (e.g. lawn) and "spot treatment."

5. The month, day, and year of the application;

6. The consignees name and address;

7. Upon completion of the application, the applicator shall leave a detailed invoice at the property treated containing the following information:

a. The product name and EPA Registration Number of the pesticide(s) and the amount applied;

b. The name of the persons certified or licensed by the Department as well as person(s) applying the pesticide under the direct supervision of a certified or licensed commercial applicator who participated in the planning and execution of the application;

c. The applicators certification and/or license number;

d. Any post-application, safety, environment or health instructions specified on the label for the end use product. This information may also be provided to the customer prior to the application; and

e. In the case of pesticide applications made to rights-of-way owned by a Public Agency and/or Utility Companies, this notification shall be made by the applicator(s) to the Utility Company or Public Agency. When requested by adjacent or abutting property owners whose lands abuts the right-of-ways, it will be the responsibility of the Public Agency or Utility Company to provide the information stated in §§ 2.6(C)(8)(a) through (d) of this Part.

8. Termiticide application records shall also include:

a. A diagram of the structure depicting the lower level treated and exterior treatments;

b. The location of the active termite infestation(s) or evidence of an untreated termite infestation, except when applying as a pretreatment application; and

c. Location of known wells, drainage systems, and any water bodies such as streams and ponds located within 100 feet from the treated structure.

C. Private Applicators - Certified private applicators are required to keep, for a period of at least two full calendar years, true and accurate records containing the following information on their yearly use of each "restricted use" and "state limited use" pesticide:

1. The brand name or trade name of the pesticide;

2. The EPA registration number of the pesticide;

3. The amount of pesticide applied;

4. The purpose or target pest(s) for which the pesticide was applied;

5. If the application is made to a crop, a commodity, stored product or site:

a. Name and address of the farm;

b. The specific field or land area of the application;

c. The size of the area treated.

6. The month, day, and year of the application;

7. Name of the applicator applying or supervising the application and certification number;

8. Application records of restricted use pesticides to a total area of less than one-tenth (1/10) of an acre (spot treatments) must include:

a. The brand name or registered name of the pesticide;

b. The EPA Registration Number;

c. The total amount applied;

d. The field location, which must also be designated as a "spot treatment."

e. The site, crop or commodity;

f. The month, day and year of the application Greenhouse and Nursery Applications are excluded from the spot treatment provisions, if treating less than 1/10 acre.

9. Applications of restricted use pesticides must be recorded no later than 14 days following pesticide applications and must be maintained for 2 years following the application.

D. Records Availability - Records required by §§ 2.6(A) through (C) of this Part shall be made promptly available to the Director, or his designee, upon a reasonable demand.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-15-2.6