1. (a) Every retailer that sells pesticides to the public shall post a warning sign with respect to the sale of pesticides, pursuant to rules adopted by the department; provided that retailers may post the warning sign or place the warning sign at the product display areas.

2. (b) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 and subsection (a) to require the posting of pesticide warning signs containing but not limited to the following information:

   1. (1) The proper handling, storage, and disposal of all pesticides sold;
   2. (2) Emergency telephone numbers to call in case of poisoning from the pesticides; and

   3. (3) Any other related information the department deems helpful and appropriate for consumers.

      The department may also adopt any other rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to effectuate this section, including rules relating to the size and placement of warning signs.

[L 2007, c 174, §1]