Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 555 - Control of Insects, Pests and Noxious Weeds
CUSTOM APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES
General Provisions
Section 555.251 - "Fumigation" defined

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 555.251

Current through December 31, 2024

1. "Fumigation" means the destruction of plant or animal life within an enclosed area by using:

(a) A substance which has a vapor pressure of more than 5 millimeters of mercury at 25° Centigrade; or

(b) Any other substance that the Director determines is a fumigant, including, without limitation:
(1) Chloropicrin;

(2) Methyl bromide;

(3) Sulfur dioxide;

(4) Propylene oxide;

(5) Sulfuryl fluoride;

(6) Aluminum phosphide;

(7) Magnesium phosphide; and

(8) Dichloropropene.

2. The term may include any of the following substances if the intended use of the substance is to destroy plant or animal life within an enclosed area:

(a) Liquid nitrogen;

(b) Carbon dioxide; or

(c) Metam sodium.

Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 55.30, eff. 6-1-59; A 7-1-69; 8-1-74; 1-17-77-NAC A 2-5-82; R033-01, 5-1-2002

NRS 555.400

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