As used in this part:
- (1) “Buffer zone” means the distance an applicator must maintain between the field or area of application and a protected subject inside of which the subject pesticide may not be applied;
- (2) “Custom applicator” means a commercial applicator that applies pesticides assigned the Class E or Class F designation;
(3) “Desirable vegetation” means any type of vegetation:
- (A) The pesticide label specifically identifies for protection;
- (B) For which the product is not labeled; or
- (C) For which the owner/manager desires protection from the deposition of pesticides; and
- (4) “Drift” means off-target movement of a pesticide onto desirable vegetation, waterways, or where human health or the environment may be adversely impacted, that occurs as a result of pesticide application.