15a ncac 18a .1317      pest CONTROL: PESTICIDES

(a)  Pests shall not be present in an institution's building or buildings. Openings to the outside of an institution's building or buildings shall be equipped with self‑closing doors that are flush with the door frame when closed, closed windows, window screening on windows that can be opened, or controlled air currents to prevent pests from entering the building or buildings.

(b)  Only pesticides that are registered in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 152 and G.S. 143-442 shall be used to control pests. Pesticides shall be used, handled, and stored in accordance with the instructions on the manufacturer's label.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-4; 130A-29; 130A‑235;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2003 (see S.L. 2002-160); September 1, 1990;

Readopted Eff. December 1, 2022.