Section 18.90.605. Ground and aircraft spray apparatus.

	(a)  The department will, in its discretion,  
		(1) inspect ground or air apparatus used to apply pesticides; and  
		(2) require repairs of ground or air apparatus or other changes before further use.  
	(b)  A person applying pesticides while using an aircraft or helicopter shall ensure that aircraft apparatus used to apply a pesticide  
		(1) meets the following requirements:  
			(A) the flow of liquid to aircraft nozzles must be controlled by a positive shutoff system, and each nozzle must be equipped with  
				(i) a check valve, with the flow controlled by a check-valve device or a boom pressure release device that puts a negative pressure on the system; or  
				(ii) a positive action valve system; and  
			(B) fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters must be equipped so that the orifice of each nozzle can be directed backward, parallel to the horizontal axis of the aircraft in flight; and  
		(2) is calibrated to apply the pesticide at the concentration and rate of application specified by the pesticide labeling.  

Authorities

46.03.010;46.03.020;46.03.320;46.03.330;46.03.730

Notes

Authority

AS 46.03.010 AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.320 AS 46.03.330 AS 46.03.730

History

Eff. 2/15/98, Register 145