2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-3360

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 2VAC5-585-3360 - Conditions of use.*

A. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be:

1. Used according to:

a. Law and this chapter;

b. Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment;^P

c. The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials;^P and

d. Additional conditions that may be established by the department; and

2. Applied so that:

a. A hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted;^P and

b. Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash or spray on food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles is prevented, and for a restricted-use pesticide, this is achieved by:^P

(1) Removing the items;^P

(2) Covering the items with impermeable covers;^P or

(3) Taking other appropriate preventive actions;^P and

(4) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils after the application.^P

B. A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC § 136(e); §§ 3.2-3929, 3.2-3930, and 3.2-3931 of the Code of Virginia (Virginia Pesticide Control Act); or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.^Pf

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-3360

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. January 1, 2010; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.