Exceptions to Prohibitions on Non-essential Pesticides Regulations (N.S. Reg. 184/2010). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pesticides Inspection Internal trade Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Regulations enter into force on 1 April 2011. Abstract The present Regulations are made under section 16 of the Non-Essential Pesticides Control Act. The legislation applies to lawn care and ornamental plants on residential, commercial, government, and institutional properties. In particular, the Regulations are accompanied by a list of allowable pesticides, which includes those considered to pose a reduced risk to humans and the environment. Moreover, the Regulations outline the circumstances in which excepted use pesticides may be used on lawns and ornamental gardens. These circumstances include the control of insects, plants and fungus that may be a health concern or cause structural damage to building. The text consists of 6 sections. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Implements Non-Essential Pesticides Control Act (S.N.S. 2010, c. 6). Legislation | Canada | 2010 Keyword: Pesticides, Inspection, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX