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Authority: AS 18.05.010 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.140

AS 18.05.040 AS 47.32.030 AS 47.33.005

AS 44.29.020 AS 47.32.130 AS 47.33.010 7 AAC 10.1093. Pesticide use and notification. (a) An entity shall, whenever practical, use a nonchemical method, including good sanitation practices, structural repair, and window screens to control pests. Pesticide use, including the use of a certified applicator if required, is subject to applicable requirements of the Department of Environmental Conservation under 18 AAC 90. (b) Except as provided in (e) and (f) of this section, at least 24 hours before the application of a pesticide to any area of an entity used by or accessible to adults or children in care, an entity that provides care for six or more adults or children shall notify each adult or that adult’s representative, each parent of a child in care, social workers, care coordinators, and case managers, as applicable, regarding the application. A notice under this subsection must include

(1) a description of the area where the pesticide will be applied;

(2) the date and approximate time of application; if the application will be outdoors, the notification must include three dates in chronological order in case an application is cancelled due to weather;

(3) the common or brand name of each pesticide to be used;

(4) the targeted pests to be controlled by the pesticide;

(5) a contact name and telephone number at the entity; and

(6) a statement that, upon request, the entity will provide

(A) a list of each active ingredient in the pesticide;

(B) the EPA registration number; and

(C) the telephone contact number, if any, on the label of the pesticide for additional information about each pesticide. (c) The notification required by (b) of this section may be made by individual notice delivered by telephone, face-to-face oral communication, electronic mail, postal mail, or facsimile. The entity may develop a registration system to provide this notification only to those persons who wish to receive notification. If the entity develops a registration system, the entity