Western Australian Current Regulations

HEALTH (PESTICIDES) REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 85

85 .         Registered pesticides to be in approved and properly labelled containers

        (1)         A person must not have possession of or use a registered pesticide unless —

            (a)         the pesticide is in an approved container; and

            (b)         the container is properly labelled.

        Penalty: a fine of $2 500.

        (2)         A person does not commit an offence under subregulation (1) if the pesticide —

            (a)         was in a properly labelled approved container; and

            (b)         has been removed from that container for the purpose of being used within a reasonable period.

        (3)         An Chief Health Officer permit may be granted for subregulation (1).

        [Regulation 85 amended: Gazette 10 Jan 2017 p. 272‑3.]