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Sec. B28-7. Posting of pesticide use.

(a) Except as provided for in Section B28-5(c) and Section B28-7(b), any department that uses or authorizes the use of a pesticide shall comply with the following posting procedures:

(1) Signs shall be posted at least three days before application of the pesticide and remain posted at least four days after application, except for baits and emergency use of pesticides, which are posted at the time of treatment in accordance with Section B28-5(c)(3) above and Subsection (b)(3) below;

(2) For buildings and/or landscaped areas adjacent to buildings, signs shall be posted at main entry points where the pesticide is applied;

(3) For open areas, signs shall be posted in highly visible locations around the perimeter of the area where the pesticide is applied;

(4) For vehicles used primarily by County staff, signs shall be posted at areas where vehicles are obtained or posting information shall be given to the primary drivers.

(5) Signs shall contain the:

a. Trade name and active ingredient of the pesticide product;

b. Target pest;

c. Date of posting;

d. Date(s) of anticipated pesticide use; the date(s) of actual pesticide use will be posted at the main entrance, park office, or designated site;

e. Signal word indicating the toxicity category of the pesticide product;

f. Date for re-entry of staff and the public to the area treated if applicable;

g. Name and contact number for the department responsible for the application.

(6) Signs shall have a standard design that is easily recognizable by the public and workers;

(b) Exemptions to posting.

(1) Departments shall not be required to post signs in accordance with Section B28-7(a) in right-of-way locations and other areas that the general public does not use for recreational purposes.

a. Each department that uses pesticides in such locations shall provide a public access telephone number for information about pesticide applications. The public access telephone number shall be posted in a prominent location at the department's main office building. Information provided shall include all the items in Subsection (a)(5) above.

(2) Any pesticide granted an emergency exemption by the County IPM Coordinator shall not be required to be posted prior to treatment. However, all other requirements for posting as set forth in Section B28-7(a) shall be followed.

(3) Any pesticide bait placed in a container or trap, or applied as a gel or paste in a crack or crevice shall not be required to post signs prior to treatment. Baits, used indoors, shall be posted in the vicinity of application. Baits, used outdoors, shall be posted in the main office, park office, or a designated site. Signs shall be posted according to the requirements as set forth in Section B28-7(a).

(4) The County IPM Coordinator may in his or her discretion grant necessary exemptions to the posting requirements.

(Ord. No. NS-517.70, 5-21-02)

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