Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.03.03 - RULES GOVERNING PESTICIDE AND CHEMIGATION USE AND APPLICATION
Subchapter C - REGISTRATION AND USE OF PESTICIDES
Section 02.03.03.550 - STORAGE OF PESTICIDE CONTAINERS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 02.03.03.550

Current through September 2, 2024

01. Protecting Humans and Environment. No person will handle, transport, display, or distribute pesticides in such a manner as to endanger humans and their environment, or to contaminate food, feed, or any other product that may be transported, stored, displayed, or distributed with such pesticides.

02. Storage by Professional Applicators or Restricted Use Pesticide Dealers. Storage of pesticide containers by professional applicators and RUP dealers must meet the following conditions:

a. Pesticide containers will be stored in one (1) of the following enclosures which when unattended will be locked to prevent unauthorized persons, livestock, or animals from gaining entry:
i. Closed vehicle;

ii. Closed trailer;

iii. Building or room;

iv. Fenced area with a fence at least six (6) feet high;

v. Truck or trailer with solid sideracks and secured tailgate at least six (6) feet above ground level.

b. Pesticide containers will be stored in secured storage out of the reach of children in one (1) of the above enclosures.

c. Warning notices must be posted and visible from all approachable sides of the pesticide storage area and be readable at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet and must be substantially as follows:

"D A N G E R"

"POISON STORAGE AREA ALL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT"

The notice will be repeated in an appropriate language other than English when it may be reasonably anticipated that persons who do not understand the English language will come to the enclosure. The notice will also contain the name and telephone number of a person to contact in case of an emergency.

03. Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection 550.02 shall not apply to drums of petroleum oils, lime sulfur, and copper sulfate.

04. Disposal. Any person applying pesticides shall be responsible for the proper disposal of such empty containers.

Effective July 1, 2024

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