38-21-51. Administration and enforcement of chapter--Promulgation of rules.

The secretary may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 providing for:

(1)    The inspection of storage and disposal areas;

(2)    The inspection of application equipment and equipment storage areas;

(3)    The establishment of restricted pesticide uses or methods of distribution;

(4)    Standards for the use, transportation, storage, handling, and disposal of pesticides or pesticide containers, rinsate, and application equipment;

(5)    The reporting of pesticide accidents and incidents;

(6)    Standards for the certification of applicators of pesticides;

(7)    Standards for the examination and testing of applicators of pesticides;

(8)    The establishment of fees for a private applicator's license not to exceed twenty-five dollars per license;

(9)    Pesticide applicator reporting and record keeping requirements;

(10)    The establishment of state restricted-use pesticides for designated areas within the state;

(11)    Pesticide dealers reporting and record keeping requirements;

(12)    The establishment of certification categories and sub-categories;

(13)    The classification or sub-classification of licenses; and

(14)    The use of pesticides through irrigation systems.

Source: SL 1949, ch 87, § 6; SL 1951, ch 112, § 3; SL 1953, ch 93, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 22.12B06; SDCL, § 38-21-11; SL 1974, ch 255, § 2; SL 1986, ch 326, § 48; SL 2020, ch 175, § 11.