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Pesticide
The following is meant solely to help the reader understand the main features of primary regulations governing this activity, and not meant in any way to provide a legal interpretation.
Integrated Pest Management Act & Regulation:
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program of the Ministry of Environment promotes IPM and environmental stewardship, and ensures compliance with the Integrated Pest Management Act and Regulation.
IPM Program Website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/ipmp/index.html
The legislation establishes conditions for the sale and use of pesticides through a pesticide classification system and regulatory provisions and standards for licences, certification, permits, Pest Management Plans (PMPs) and Pesticide Use Notices (PUNs).
It also:
- specifies use of Minister?s orders;
- powers of the Administrator under the Act;
- provisions for appeals of Administrator?s decisions to the Environmental Appeal Board;
- establishment of an IPM Committee to review issues referred to them by the administrator;
- and provisions for inspections and penalties.
IPM Act: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/I/03058_01.htm
IPM Regulation: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/I/604_2004.htm
Certification and Licensing can be obtained through Ministry of Environment's Regional Operations Branch, Environmental Protection Division.
Primary Contact
Regional Operations Branch
Environmental Protection Division
Ministry of Environment
PO Box 9343 , Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9M1
Tel: (250) 387-3205
Email: envprotdiv@Victoria1.gov.bc.ca
Regional Offices: http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/regops/contacts.html
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