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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