S.D. Admin. R. 12:56:05:04.16

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:56:05:04.16 - Additional standards for certification in use of livestock protection collar

In addition to meeting general standards in § 12:56:05:04, commercial applicators classified within the classification of livestock protection collar shall be tested on their understanding and knowledge of the following:

(1) Reading and understanding label and labeling information, including all use restrictions;

(2) Recognizing the technical name, sodium fluoracetate, and understanding the basic properties of Compound 1080;

(3) Recognizing potential hazards to humans, domestic animals, and to nontarget wildlife;

(4) Recognizing general symptoms of poisoning by Compound 1080 in humans and domestic animals and taking appropriate action;

(5) Recognizing situations where collars can be expected to be safe and effective in addition to being aware of alternative means of control;

(6) Keeping required records on use of collars;

(7) Making required reports of suspected poisoning on nontarget species and suspected poisonings of humans or domestic animals to the department of agriculture;

(8) Distinguishing between damaged collars that can be repaired and those that must be disposed of properly;

(9) Making repairs to damaged collars prior to reuse or proper disposal;

(10) Proper disposal of animal remains, and vegetation or soil contaminated by a punctured collar;

(11) Posting and maintaining bilingual warning signs at logical points of access to areas where collars are in use; and

(12) Performing weekly or more frequent inspections of collars in use.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:56:05:04.16

17 SDR 116, effective 2/14/1991.

General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51.

Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18.