1. (a) Except for containers to be returned to the registrant, each emptied container which has held less than 28 gallons of a liquid pesticide that is diluted for use shall be rinsed and drained by the user at time of use as follows:

   1. (2) Place required minimum amount of rinse medium in the container, replace closure securely, and agitate.
   2. (3) Drain rinse solution from container into tank mix. Allow container to drain 30 seconds after normal emptying.

   3. (4) Repeat (2) and (3) above a minimum of two times so as to provide a total of three rinses; or

      (c)(1) Invert the emptied container over a nozzle located in the opening of the mix tank which is capable of rinsing all inner surfaces of the container.

   4. (2) Activate the rinse nozzle allowing the rinse solution to drain into the tank. The rinse shall continue until the rinse solution appears clear and a minimum of one-half of the container volume of rinse medium has been used. A minimum of 15 pounds pressure per square inch shall be used for rinsing; or

   (b)(1) Use the following amount of water or other designated spray carrier for each rinse.

   Size of container

   Amount of rinse medium

   Less than 5 gallons

   ¼ container volume

   5 gallons or over

   ¹/₅ container volume

2. (d) Other rinse methods, at least equal in effectiveness to the above, approved by the director.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 12976 and 12981, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11501, 12981 and 14102, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of former Section 3141 to Section 6684 filed 7-18-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 29).

2. Designation and amendment of subsection (a) and subsection relettering filed 5-31-95; operative 6-30-95 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 6-20-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 25).