A person may not

1. (1) apply a pesticide in a manner that results in pesticide drift;

2. (2) apply a pesticide when wind speed, as measured using a calibrated device to measure wind velocity and direction, exceeds

   1. (A) the maximum wind speed stated in the labeling; or
   2. (B) seven miles per hour, if no wind speed is stated in the labeling;
3. (3) disperse a pesticide from aircraft while in flight, except over the target site at the customary height for the target; emergency dumping is not a violation of this paragraph but is a discharge that must be reported as required under 18 AAC 90.040; or

4. (4) use or install an automatic sprayer or mister intended for outdoor insect control unless that equipment incorporates the use of

   1. (A) wind speed monitors that will suspend application of a pesticide whenever wind speeds are greater than seven miles per hour or a lower wind speed specified on the product label;
   2. (B) rain monitors that will suspend application of a pesticide during rainfall exceeding 0.1 inch per hour;
   3. (C) thermometers that will suspend application of a pesticide whenever ambient temperatures fall below 50° Fahrenheit; and
   4. (D) motion detectors that will suspend application of a pesticide whenever people or pets are active in the application area.

(Eff. 2/15/98, Register 145; am 11/30/2003, Register 168; am 10/27/2017, Register 224)

Authority: AS 46.03.010, AS 46.03.320, AS 46.03.730, AS 46.03.020, AS 46.03.330