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Pesticides Control (Amendment) Act, 2002 (No. 2 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 2 March 2002, pp. 5-11.
Long title
An Act to amend the Pesticides Control Act, Chapter 216 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, to strengthen the operations of the Pesticides Control Board by replacing the position of Secretary of the Board with that of Registrar of the Board; to better classify pesticides for administrative purposes by introducing the concepts “ general use pesticides” and “restricted use pesticides”; to vary the composition of the Pesticides Control Board; to allow for the making of regulations providing for codes of practice for the safe handling of pesticides by users; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pesticides Institution Registration Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

A new definition of “pesticide” is given in section 2, and definitions of “general use pesticide” and “restricted use pesticide” are added. These terms practically replace the terms “registered pesticide” and “restricted pesticide”. A restricted use pesticide is a pesticide the use of which may cause, without additional regulatory action, unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, the user and other persons. Further definitions of “code of practice”, “producer association” and “registrar” are added. A code of practice for the safe handling and use of pesticides shall be adopted by the Minister on recommendation of the Board. The Pesticides Control Board may establish committees to assist it in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers. The composition of the Board is modified.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Pesticides Control Act 1985.

Legislation | Belize | 1985 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pesticides, Institution, Authorization/permit, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX