7 USC 136w-1 - State primary enforcement responsibility

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 136w–1.

State primary enforcement responsibility

(a)

In general

For the purposes of this subchapter, a State shall have primary enforcement responsibility for pesticide use violations during any period for which the Administrator determines that such State—

(1)

has adopted adequate pesticide use laws and regulations, except that the Administrator may not require a State to have pesticide use laws that are more stringent than this subchapter;

(2)

has adopted and is implementing adequate procedures for the enforcement of such State laws and regulations; and

(3)

will keep such records and make such reports showing compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection as the Administrator may require by regulation.

(b)

Special rules

(c)

Administrator

(June 25, 1947, ch. 125, § 26, as added Pub. L. 95–396, § 24(2), Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 836; amended Pub. L. 100–532, title VIII, § 801(o), (q)(1)(D), Oct. 25, 1988, 102 Stat. 2683; Pub. L. 102–237, title X, § 1006(a)(11), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1895.)

cite as: 7 USC 136w-1