Western Australian Current Regulations

HEALTH (PESTICIDES) REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 62

62 .         Storage and handling of registered pesticides

        (1)         In this regulation —

        AS 2507 means Australian Standard 2507‑1998 The storage and handling of agricultural and veterinary chemicals published by Standards Australia on 5 December 1998 as amended from time to time.

        (2)         A registered proprietor or licensee must ensure that all registered pesticides in the person’s possession or control are, when not in immediate use —

            (a)         stored in a vehicle in accordance with subregulation (3); or

            (b)         stored in accordance with AS 2507.

        Penalty: a fine of $2 500.

        (3)         A registered pesticide may be stored in a vehicle if the pesticide is stored —

            (a)         in a secure and locked compartment of the vehicle; or

            (b)         in a secure and locked container that is securely fixed to the vehicle.

        (4)         An Chief Health Officer permit may be granted for subregulation (2).

        [Regulation 62 amended: Gazette 10 Jan 2017 p. 272‑3.]