Section 22a-66z-1 - Application of chemicals to state waters(a) No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced any chemical into the waters of the state for the control of aquatic vegetation, fish populations, or other aquatic organisms without a permit issued by the commissioner.(b) A person applying for a permit, as required in subsection (a) of this section, shall submit an application to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner. Such forms shall include but need not be limited to the following information: (1) Name and address of applicant;(2) The type of area to be treated (i.e. tidal waters, pond, etc.);(3) Whether the area to be treated is in a public water supply watershed;(4) The name, if any, and size of the area to be treated;(5) Owner(s) of the area to be treated;(6) Organisms to be controlled;(7) Species of fish present;(8) Chemicals to be applied;(9) Quantity of each chemical to be applied;(10) Person who will treat the pond, tidal waters, etc.;(11) Any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner; and(12) Signature of the applicant or person responsible for the accuracy of the information in the permit application.(c) No person shall distribute, sell or offer for sale any pesticide for which a permit is required under this section unless the person receiving such pesticide has a valid permit issued under section 22a-66z of the Connecticut General Statutes by the commissioner for the introduction of chemicals to state waters to control aquatic organisms or a valid supervisory certificate for the category of application required by the permit-use pesticide.(d) The pesticide distributor shall sign the permit at the time of sale or distribution and the permit shall remain in the possession of the permit holder. Once the permit is signed by the distributor, the permit shall no longer be valid for the purchase of any chemicals.(e) The commissioner shall indicate the date of expiration on the permit. The expiration date shall not exceed three calendar years after the date of issuance. The permittee shall report the use of the pesticides allowed under each permit to the commissioner no later than January 31 of the year following application.(f) An applicant shall submit a fee of $200.00 per year with each application filed under this section. The commissioner shall consider an application submitted without the proper fee to be incomplete, and shall not process such application.(g) An applicant shall make the payment of fees under this section by certified check, money order, or personal check payable to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.(h) Fees paid under this section shall be nonrefundable.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-66z-1
Effective July 13, 1993; Amended March 4, 2013