Chapter 369 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

HB 2462

Relating to the reporting of pesticide use for veterinary purposes; amending section 2, chapter 1059, Oregon Laws 1999.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Section 2, chapter 1059, Oregon Laws 1999, is amended to read:

Sec. 2. As used in sections 2 to 11, chapter 1059, Oregon Laws 1999 [of this 1999 Act]:

          (1) “Pesticide” has the meaning given in ORS 634.006, but does not include antimicrobial pesticides as defined in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. 136 (P.L. 92-516, as amended).

          (2) “Pesticide user”:

          (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, means any person who uses or applies a pesticide in the course of business or any other for-profit enterprise, or for a governmental entity, or in a location that is intended for public use or access.

(b) Does not mean a veterinarian or veterinary technician who applies a pesticide while acting within the scope of a license issued under ORS chapter 686.

          (3) “Retail pesticide dealer” means a person who sells, offers for sale, handles, displays or distributes any pesticide but is not licensed as a pesticide dealer under ORS 634.112.

Approved by the Governor June 18, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 18, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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