Tex. Agric. Code § 76.004

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 76.004 - Department Rules

(a) The department may adopt rules for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, including rules providing for:

(1) the collection, examination, and reporting of records, devices, and samples of pesticides;

(2) the safe handling, transportation, storage, display, distribution, or disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers;

(3) labeling requirements for pesticides and devices required to be registered under this chapter; and

(4) compliance with federal pesticide rules and regulations.

(b) Any rules adopted by the department for the purpose of protection or enhancement of water quality shall not be inconsistent with nor less stringent than rules adopted for the protection or enhancement of water quality by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission pursuant to recommendations of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.

Tex. Agric. Code § 76.004

Amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506, Sec. 9.20, eff. 9/1/2009.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.04, eff. 9/1/1995

Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 81, eff. 9/1/1989

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1190, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1981.