1. A. The use of a hoe with a handle less than four feet in length for weeding or thinning crops is prohibited. This prohibition is based upon the existence of other practical and adequate alternatives to the use of these short-handle hoes.
2. B. This rule does not apply to greenhouse or nursery operations.

Historical Note

Adopted effective February 28, 1975 (Supp. 75-1). Repealed as an emergency effective October 29, 1980, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 80-5). Repealed effective March 2, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). New Section R4-13-605 adopted effective September 7, 1984 (Supp. 84-5). R20-5-605 recodified from R4-13-605 (Supp. 95-1).