Section 25-B2202. PRESENCE AND USE - CONDITIONS OF USE*

 

2202.1Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to:

 

(a)The Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-70; D.C. Official Code § 8-401 et seq.), and this Code;

 

(b)Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state use is allowed in a food processing operation; and

 

(c)The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials.

 

2202.2Poisonous or toxic materials shall be applied so that:

 

(a)A hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted;

 

(b)Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash, or spray on food, equipment, utensils, food-contact surfaces, and food- packaging materials is prevented; and

 

(c)For restricted-use pesticides, contamination is prevented by:

 

(1)Removing items listed in paragraph (b);

 

(2)Covering items listed in paragraph (b) with impermeable covers;

 

(3)Taking other appropriate preventive actions; and

 

(4)Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, food-contact surfaces, and food-packaging materials after the application.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).