Ind. Code § 15-16-5-64.5

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 15-16-5-64.5 - Pesticide application on school property
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d), a pesticide may not be applied on school property during:
(1) regular school hours; or
(2) a before school or after school program that is located on school property.
(b) A pesticide may be applied on school property during periods specified in subsection (a) if applied to:
(1) control an observed pest that poses an immediate health threat situation to the students present; or
(2) an area outside of and not immediately adjacent to student occupied buildings.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a school may not allow students to enter an area of school property that has been subject to a pesticide application until the longer of the following time periods has elapsed:
(1) The minimum reentry time specified on the pesticide label.
(2) Four (4) hours.
(d) A rodenticide bait may be applied in areas that are inaccessible to students.
(e) A pesticide stored on school property must be in:
(1) the original pesticide container or a clearly labeled service container;
(2) a locked area or cabinet clearly marked as pesticide storage; and
(3) an area separated by a solid wall from areas where:
(A) food is stored;
(B) food is served; or
(C) students have access.

IC 15-16-5-64.5

Added by P.L. 29-2024,SEC. 54, eff. 7/1/2024.