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Pesticide Sales, Handling, Use and Application Regulation (Alta Reg. 24/97).

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
For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed, this Regulations expires on June 30, 2016.
Abstract

This Regulation concerns sale, handling, use and application of pesticides in Alberta. Section 2 specifies that, in case of a conflict between the requirements of this Regulation and any applicable provision of the Fertilizers Act (Canada) and the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) and the regulations under those Acts, the most stringent requirement prevails. As a general rule, pesticides cannot be used in a manner or at a time or place that causes or is likely to cause an adverse effect. The Regulation sets water precautions and controls the crossing through water of equipment that has been used to hold, mix or apply a pesticide (sect. 7). Pesticide applicators need to hold a certificate and are requested to comply with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides (sect. 10). The Regulation includes provisions on fumigants (sect. 16), on dispensers (sect. 18), on the sale of pesticides, on storage and transportation (sect. 26) and on the use and disposal of pesticide containers (sects. 28-30).

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