Section 69404.5 - Phytotoxicity(a) The phytotoxicity hazard trait is defined as the occurrence of adverse effects on the reproduction, development, growth, function or survival of plants following exposure to a chemical substance. For the purpose of this hazard trait, "plants" mean vascular and nonvascular plants, algae, fungi and lichen present in the aquatic and terrestrial environment, including harvested species.(b) Environmental endpoints for phytotoxicity include, but are not limited to those indicating: adverse effects on survival, fecundity, fertility, growth, abundance, production, function or normal physiology in plants; gross developmental anomalies.(c) Other relevant phytotoxicity impairment data include but are not limited to: mechanistic or structural similarity to other phytotoxicants; invitro evidence of exposure-related adverse impacts in plants; associative data from field studies linking exposure to a chemical substance with observed phytotoxicity.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 69404.5
1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51). Note: Authority cited: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).