New South Wales Consolidated Acts

PESTICIDES ACT 1999 - SECT 14

14 Requirement to read approved label and permit

(1) A person must on each occasion before using a registered pesticide:

(a) read an approved label for the pesticide, or

(b) ensure that an approved label for the pesticide is explained to the person.

Maximum penalty:

• $120,000 in the case of a corporation, or

• $60,000 in the case of an individual.

(2) If a permit is in force in respect of a pesticide, a person to whom the permit applies must on each occasion, before using the pesticide:

(a) read the permit, or

(b) ensure that the permit is explained to the person.

Maximum penalty:

• $120,000 in the case of a corporation, or

• $60,000 in the case of an individual.

(3) If a pesticide is mixed with any other substance, any requirement under subsection (1) or (2) in relation to that pesticide is not affected.

Note: The mixing of a pesticide with another substance still means that the approved label or permit for the pesticide must be read.