Integrated Pest Management Act and Regulation Summary

Integrated Pest Management Act and Regulation – Summary
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1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose of this Summary.................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Ministry Responsibilities and Structure.............................................................................. 1
2. Integrated Pest Management and Development of the Legislation........................................... 1
2.1 Integrated Pest Management (IPM).................................................................................... 1
2.2 Consultation Process for Development of the IPM Act and Regulation............................. 2
3. Elements of the IPM Act and Regulation..................................................................................... 2
3.1 Structure and Scope of the Act............................................................................................ 2
3.2 Classification of Pesticides ................................................................................................. 2
3.3 Licences for the Sale or Use of Pesticides .......................................................................... 4
3.4 Certification for the Sale or Use of Pesticides .................................................................... 5
3.5 Pesticides and Pesticide Applications that Require a Permit.............................................. 5
3.6 Pest Management Plans and PUN Confirmations............................................................... 6
3.7 Public Consultation Requirements...................................................................................... 7
3.8 Public Notification Requirements....................................................................................... 8
3.9 Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.10 Standards for Storage, Transport, Sale or Use of Pesticide ................................................ 9
3.11 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements.................................................................. 10
3.12 Compliance and Enforcement Provisions......................................................................... 11
4. Specific Requirements Under the IPM Act and Regulation by Type and Area of Use.......... 11
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