South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:56 - Pesticides
Chapter 12:56:05 - Certification of applicators
Section 12:56:05:04.16 - Additional standards for certification in use of livestock protection collar
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
In addition to meeting general standards in § 12:56:05:04, commercial applicators classified within the classification of livestock protection collar shall be tested on their understanding and knowledge of the following:
(1) Reading and understanding label and labeling information, including all use restrictions;
(2) Recognizing the technical name, sodium fluoracetate, and understanding the basic properties of Compound 1080;
(3) Recognizing potential hazards to humans, domestic animals, and to nontarget wildlife;
(4) Recognizing general symptoms of poisoning by Compound 1080 in humans and domestic animals and taking appropriate action;
(5) Recognizing situations where collars can be expected to be safe and effective in addition to being aware of alternative means of control;
(6) Keeping required records on use of collars;
(7) Making required reports of suspected poisoning on nontarget species and suspected poisonings of humans or domestic animals to the department of agriculture;
(8) Distinguishing between damaged collars that can be repaired and those that must be disposed of properly;
(9) Making repairs to damaged collars prior to reuse or proper disposal;
(10) Proper disposal of animal remains, and vegetation or soil contaminated by a punctured collar;
(11) Posting and maintaining bilingual warning signs at logical points of access to areas where collars are in use; and
(12) Performing weekly or more frequent inspections of collars in use.
General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18.