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TITLE 4 - AGRICULTURE
PART 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 7 - PESTICIDES
SUBCHAPTER H - STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE
SECTION/RULE §7.150 - General Standards for Use of Pesticides
Chapter Review Date 01/10/2017

(a) Use of a pesticide shall be made consistent with the pesticide's labeling. Use inconsistent with the label includes, but is not limited to:(1) applications at sites, rates, concentrations, intervals, or under conditions not specified in the labeled directions;(2) tank mixing of pesticides, or using application techniques, or equipment prohibited by the label; or(3) failure to observe reentry intervals.(b) It shall be a violation for any person to use or cause to be used a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with any permit or emergency exemption issued by the department or the Environmental Protection Agency.(c) A pesticide shall not be used if the complete label is not available and the pesticide's identity is unknown. The words "Unknown Pesticide - Hazardous Material" shall be written on the container. The pesticide shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with all state and federal laws.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.150 adopted to be effective December 21, 2015, 40 TexReg 9116; amended to be effective January 16, 2023, 48 TexReg 129.

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