Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation (Alta Reg. 43/97).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pesticides Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 7 February 1997. In compliance with the ongoing regulatory review initiative, this Regulation must be reviewed on or before June 30, 2015 and not less frequently than every 5 years after that date
Abstract

This Regulation concerns the use of pesticides in the territory of Alberta. The use and application of classified pesticides is subject to licensing and the Regulation spells out the requirements and procedures for obtaining an applicator certificate (sect. 4). A certificate is also required for aerial application of pesticides (sect. 5). A special use approval can be obtained for applying pesticides on or in the vicinity of water bodies (sect. 9). Records of the use of pesticides must be created and updated and the Regulation specifies which information must be included in the records (sects. 11-13). Also the sale of pesticides is controlled under this Regulation and records of sales must be kept and updated. All information related to pesticides sales and uses are accessible by the Director. The Regulation is completed by 5 Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX