Nev. Admin. Code § 446.619 - Use and application

Current through March 28, 2022

1. Poisonous or toxic materials must be:

(a) Used according to:

(1) The manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling and, for a pesticide, the manufacturer's label instructions which state that use is allowed in a food establishment; and

(2) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials; and

(b) Applied so that:

(1) A hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted; and

(2) Contamination, including, without limitation, toxic residues because of drip, drain, fog, splash or spray on food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles, is prevented, which, for a restricted-use pesticide, must be achieved by:

(I) Removing the items;

(II) Covering the items with impermeable covers or taking other appropriate preventive actions; and

(III) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils after the application.

2. A restricted-use pesticide must meet the requirements specified under 40 C.F.R. Part 152, Subpart I, "Classification of Pesticides," and must be applied only by a person licensed in Nevada.

3. As used in this section, "restricted-use pesticide" means a pesticide product that is limited to use by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, or as defined in NRS 586.205.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 446.619

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013

NRS 439.200, 446.940