According to Chapter 1059, Oregon Laws 1999, Section 4 (5), the Department is to develop a mechanism(s) to identify the use of pesticides by households. The following rules shall apply;

1. (1) The Department shall utilize a survey. Such a survey shall have the following characteristics:

   1. (a) Be statistically valid such that information obtained from participating households can be used to accurately estimate pesticide use by all households;
   2. (b) Gathers information similar in content to information reported by pesticide users; and
   3. (c) Includes the entire state.
2. (2) The Department may utilize the assistance of other agencies, including federal, state and local, and of private entities in developing, implementing and maintaining a mechanism to identify pesticide use by households.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 634, 561.190 & Ch. 1059 OL 1999

Statutes/Other Implemented

Ch. 1059 OL 1999

History

DOA 11-2006, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-06
DOA 27-2001, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-01