Legislative declaration.

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The general assembly hereby finds and declares that pesticides perform a valuable function in controlling insects, rodents, weeds, and other forms of life which may be injurious to crops, livestock, and other desirable forms of plant and animal life, to structures, and to individuals. The general assembly further finds and declares that pesticides contain toxic substances which may pose a serious risk to the public health and safety and that regulation of pesticide use is necessary to prevent adverse effects on individuals and the environment.

Source: L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1576, § 1, effective May 31.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 35-10-102 as it existed prior to 1990.


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