§ 819. Suspension of pesticide registration
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Commissioner may, by order, suspend the registration of a pesticide immediately when he finds that such action is necessary to prevent an imminent hazard to the public or any other non-target organism. In such case, he shall give the registrant prompt notice of such action and afford […]
§ 820. Judicial review
Final orders of the Commissioner under this chapter are to be subject to review under title five, chapter ninety-seven of this Code instituted within thirty days after personal service on the applicant for registration or registrant of the Commissioner’s order.
§ 821. Experimental use permits
(a) The Commissioner may apply to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for certification pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (as amended) to issue experimental use permits, and to establish by regulation any requirements as are necessary to qualify for such certification. (b) After certification by the Administrator of […]
§ 822. Approved agricultural uses
A pesticide must be used in accordance with its labeling. Unless the labeling specifically prohibits such use, a pesticide registered for use in the Virgin Islands may be used for agricultural purposes only in a dosage, concentration or frequency less than that specified on the labeling.
§ 823. Commercial permits
(a) A commercial permit is required for the distribution, sale, offer for sale, purchase for the purpose of re-sale or possession for the purpose of re-sale of a restricted use pesticide. (b) Any person desiring such a permit shall file an application containing such information required by the Commissioner and in a form prescribed by […]
§ 824. Purchase permits
(a) A purchase permit or certification identification card is required for the purchase, possession or use of a restricted use pesticide. (b) Any person desiring such a permit shall file an application containing such information required by the Commissioner and in a form prescribed by the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall examine the application and shall […]
§ 825. Pesticide applicator certification
(a) Any person who engages in the commercial or private application of pesticides or the sale of restricted use pesticides shall be certified by the Commissioner except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. A certification is not valid unless the certified person also holds a valid identification card issued by the Commissioner. (b) […]
§ 826. Pesticide business and agency registration
(a) A pesticide business or agency as defined in this chapter shall register with the Commissioner. (b) Applications for pesticide business or agency registration must be made to the Commissioner. The application must be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner and shall provide such information as the Commissioner shall require. (c) An applicant for […]
§ 827. Denial or revocation of certification or registration
(a) The Commissioner, after due notice and opportunity of hearing to an applicant, certified applicator, or registered pesticide business or agency, may deny an application or revoke a certificate or registration upon a determination that: (1) any statement in the application or upon which the certificate or registration was issued is or was false or […]
§ 828. Certification and registration fees
(a) Every applicant for pesticide applicator certification shall pay an examination fee. The fee shall be set by regulation. (b) There shall be fees for commercial pesticide applicator certification in one individual category, with additional fees for each additional category and for each additional sub-category chosen. For private applicators there shall be a fee for […]